Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity 107' ladder and 110' platform aerial firetrucks equipped with a single rear axle. The firm-on-ground system light may remain illuminated after the rear...
Manufacturer safety record
Pierce Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 36 owner complaints and 92 recalls for Pierce vehicles from 1985 to 2026. The most complained-about model is the Arrow XT (9 complaints).
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 92
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 13
- Deaths
- 1
Pierce models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow XT | 1998-2026 | 9 | 56 |
| Velocity | 1998-2026 | 1 | 56 |
| Enforcer | 1998-2026 | 2 | 49 |
| Quantum | 1995-2024 | 3 | 46 |
| Impel | 1998-2026 | 4 | 40 |
| Saber | 1995-2025 | 3 | 33 |
| Dash | 1995-2020 | 6 | 24 |
| Lance | 1995-2010 | 0 | 14 |
| Dash CF | 2010-2022 | 0 | 11 |
| Custom Contender | 2000-2011 | 1 | 10 |
| Fire Truck | 1989-2001 | 1 | 8 |
| Commercial | 1995-2018 | 0 | 4 |
| 75' Aluminum Ladder | 2003-2009 | 1 | 1 |
| Arrow | 1995-2013 | 1 | 1 |
| Ladder And Platform | 2016-2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Contender | 1999-2001 | 0 | 1 |
| Contender Big Block | 2010-2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Freightliner | 2016-2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Puc Pumper | 2003-2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Rear Mount Pumper | 2003-2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce | 1985-2002 | 2 | 0 |
| Pumper | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about Pierce vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 Pierce Arrow XT | 7 | 14 | D |
| 2 | 2007 Pierce Impel | 3 | 12 | F |
| 3 | 2000 Pierce Dash | 3 | 8 | F |
| 4 | 2017 Pierce Saber | 2 | 3 | C |
| 5 | 2019 Pierce Pumper | 1 | 0 | - |
| 6 | 2021 Pierce Ladder And Platform | 1 | 1 | D |
| 7 | 2001 Pierce Fire Truck | 1 | 2 | C |
| 8 | 2001 Pierce Custom Contender | 1 | 2 | F |
| 9 | 2001 Pierce Quantum | 1 | 4 | C |
| 10 | 2002 Pierce Pierce | 1 | 0 | - |
| 11 | 2004 Pierce Dash | 1 | 11 | F |
| 12 | 2005 Pierce Arrow XT | 1 | 8 | C |
| 13 | 2005 Pierce Quantum | 1 | 5 | C |
| 14 | 2005 Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder | 1 | 1 | D |
| 15 | 2006 Pierce Enforcer | 1 | 9 | C |
Latest Pierce recalls
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2025 Velocity, Saber, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT vehicles. The steering linkage arm bolt may come loose, resulting in the steering linkage arm detaching from the steering motor.
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks. The tires mounted on the front steer axles are incompatible with the wheels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal...
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2020 Enforcer, 2021-2022 Velocity, and 2023 Saber vehicles equipped with a specific rear bumper option. The bumper may partially obstruct the rear lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Arrow XT, Enforcer, and Velocity mid-mount tower trucks equipped with an aerial platform basket. The electrical connector to the aerial turntable wiring harness may not be properly secured, which...
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Ascendant 107' Aerials and 110' Platforms mounted on single rear axle Enforcer chassis. The galvanized stabilizer beams may develop cracks.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data