9 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2021-01-14
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling 2020 arrow xt, impel, and enforcer vehicles equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.
Consequence
Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder the firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will return the affected controllers to akron brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on february 22, 2021. 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 #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2020-03-02
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2019-2020 arrow xt, enforcer, impel, and velocity emergency fire emergency vehicles built with a 107 foot or 110 foot aerial device. A rectangular tube in the upper mid-section of the aerial device may develop cracks and corrosion, possibly causing one of the tube walls to fail and the aerial device to become unsteady.
Consequence
The failed tube may cause the aerial device to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for the presence of cracks and/or evidence of corrosion. If no cracks or corrosion is found, the tube will receive a treatment to prevent rust corrosion. If cracks or corrosion is present, the upper mid section of the device will be replaced. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began march 25, 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 #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2020-09-23
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2020 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, and velocity vehicles. Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.
Consequence
Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks, free of charge. The recall began october 20, 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 #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-27
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 arrow xt, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on june 24, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-27
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 arrow xt, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on june 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed july 30, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 velocity, impel, enforcer, and arrow xt 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.
Consequence
A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new basket handrail hinge pegs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 16, 2023. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b326.
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 #7 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 velocity, impel, enforcer, and arrow xt 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.
Consequence
A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new basket handrail hinge pegs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 16, 2023. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b326.
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 #8 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 velocity, impel, enforcer, and arrow xt 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.
Consequence
A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new basket handrail hinge pegs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 16, 2023. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b326.
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 #9 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2023-02-21
Description
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 velocity, impel, enforcer, and arrow xt 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.
Consequence
A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install new basket handrail hinge pegs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 16, 2023. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b326.
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.