Recalls for 2010 Pierce Arrow Xt

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DEFECT #1 - WHEELS

Posted on: 2011-04-12
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 arrow xt and velocity fire apparatus manufactured from june 30, 2009, through march 15, 2011.  The front axle of these vehicles were built with michelin 365/70r22.5 xza tires installed on 12.25 inch wide wheels.  These tires require 10.5 inch wide wheels.  Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.  

Consequence
The wider 12.25 inch wheel may cause the tire bead to separate from the rim.  This tire bead separation can cause a tire failure that may cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install new 10.5 inch wide wheels and new michelin 365/70r22.5 zxa tires on the front axle of the fire apparatus free of charge.  The safety recall began on april 15, 2011.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes
Pierce's recall campaign number is 74b213. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC

Posted on: 2010-06-16
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2010 arrow xt, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from august 11, 2009, through may 20, 2010.  The rear brake slack adjusters may interfere with the automatic tire chain brackets.  The interference occurs at near full stroke of the slack adjusters.  Due to the varying automatic slack adjuster movement, the slack adjuster may contact the tire chain bracket.  

Consequence
If this interference occurs, the brake capability may be compromised and a crash may occur without warning.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new automatic tire chain bracket free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2010.  Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes
Pierce's safety recall no. 39-0139830. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Posted on: 2010-07-08
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from october 11, 2006 through june 16, 2010 and equipped with meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brakes and onspot automatic tire chains.  The meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brake caliper may interfere with the onspot automatic tire chain brackets.  This interference may restrict the caliper from full movement.  

Consequence
If this interference occurs, braking performance may be reduced without warning and a crash may occur.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will install new automatic tire chain brackets.  The new brackets provide additional clearance for the full actuation of the disc brake calipers.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began in july 2010.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes
Pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2010-05-10
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines.  The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.

Consequence
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.

Corrective Action
Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown.  Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005.  The safety recall began on may 28, 2010.  Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes
Pierce's recall campaign number is 39-0139830. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2012-07-02
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines.  The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work.  As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge.  The safety recall began on july 18, 2012.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc.  At 1-920-832-3000.  

Notes
This is pierce's recall number 74b233. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Posted on: 2012-07-02
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines.  The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work.  As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge.  The safety recall began on july 18, 2012.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc.  At 1-920-832-3000.  

Notes
This is pierce's recall number 74b233. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2012-02-29
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 arrow xt, dash cf, quantum and velocity emercency vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2010, through february 8, 2012, and equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2010 engines.  The engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.  

Consequence
If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly.  Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and detroit diesel dealers will disable the engine shutdown software, free of charge.  Pierce has not provided a notification schedule.  Owners may contact pierce at 888-974-3723.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #8 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Posted on: 2011-11-18
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through october 13, 2011, that may be equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments.  These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body.  The scba compartment door latch orientation may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.  The door may open without warning and without knowledge to the driver.

Consequence
If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.

Corrective Action
Pierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on december 5, 2011.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes
Pierce safety recall number is 74b186. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #9 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Posted on: 2011-11-02
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 arrow xtand velocity, model year 2008-2011 custom contender, impel, quantum and model year 2009-2011 saber emergency trucks, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules, manufactured from december 19, 2007, through october 7, 2011.  Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system.  This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

Consequence
If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Pierce is working with meritor wabco and will replace the control module free of charge.  The safety recall began on december 16, 2011.  Owners may contact meritor wabco at 1-248-435-8001 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes
The nhtsa number assigned to the meritor wabco's recall is 11e-039. Pierce's safety recall number is 74b226. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Posted on: 2013-11-06
Description
Pierce manufacturing inc.  (pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 arrow xt, saber, velocity, impel, quantum, and commercial vehicles.  The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.  

Consequence
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.  Pierce's recall number is 74b244.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #11 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Posted on: 2013-11-06
Description
Pierce manufacturing inc.  (pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 arrow xt, saber, velocity, impel, quantum, and commercial vehicles.  The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.  

Consequence
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.  Pierce's recall number is 74b244.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #12 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2013-11-07
Description
Pierce manufacturing inc.  (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 enforcer and model year 2000-2010 dash, lance, and arrow xt vehicles.  While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.  

Consequence
If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge.  The recall began on january 6, 2014.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.  Pierce's recall number is 74b240.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #13 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2016-04-01
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 arrow-xt, quantum, and velocity vehicles manufactured from october 30, 2010, through january 24, 2016.  The affected vehicles are equipped with pelican 9410l flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs which may overheat.

Consequence
If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the flashlight and battery pack, and if necessary, to request a replacement battery pack from pelican products, free of charge.  The recall began on april 18, 2016.  Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.  Pierce's recall number for this campaign is 74b271.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #14 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Posted on: 2014-10-21
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 pierce enforcer, impel, quantum, velocity, and arrow xt emergency vehicles manufactured november 11, 2009, to april 23, 2013, and equipped with tak-4 front independent suspensions.  The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack and fracture.

Consequence
If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arms, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on november 5, 2014.  Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.  Pierce's number for this recall is 74b257.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #15 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Posted on: 2017-05-31
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric all-steer rear steering option.  The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.

Consequence
Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge.  An interim notice was mailed on july 24, 2017.  The recall began june 3, 2020.  Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #16 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2018-07-16
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2007-2017 pierce velocity, impel, arrow-xt, quantum, and enforcer emergency response vehicles equipped with 75ft aerial devices with a 21 inch or 28 inch limited retraction bracket.  The bracket on the aerial device may detach from the aerial and fall to the ground.

Consequence
If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install additional hardware to mount the limited retraction bracket, free of charge.  The recall began on august 22, 2018.  Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.  Pierce's number for this recall is 74b290.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #17 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Posted on: 2019-01-31
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity aerial vehicles.  The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.

Consequence
If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge.  The recall began february 28, 2019.  Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.  Pierce's number for this recall is 74b295.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Safercar. Gov

DEFECT #18 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 pierce velocity, enforcer, arrow xt, quantum, and dash cf fire trucks.  Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.  

Consequence
The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 14, 2022.  Owners may contact pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723.  Pierce's number for this recall is 74b323.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #19 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 pierce velocity, enforcer, arrow xt, quantum, and dash cf fire trucks.  Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.  

Consequence
The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 14, 2022.  Owners may contact pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723.  Pierce's number for this recall is 74b323.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #20 - STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 pierce velocity, enforcer, arrow xt, quantum, and dash cf fire trucks.  Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.  

Consequence
The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 14, 2022.  Owners may contact pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723.  Pierce's number for this recall is 74b323.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov

DEFECT #21 - STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Posted on: 2022-10-27
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 pierce velocity, enforcer, arrow xt, quantum, and dash cf fire trucks.  Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.  

Consequence
The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.  

Corrective Action
Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed december 14, 2022.  Owners may contact pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723.  Pierce's number for this recall is 74b323.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. Nhtsa. Gov