Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from january 2, 1995, through january 21, 2008, contain a safety defect. These...
1995-2013 · 8 model years
Pierce Arrow Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Pierce Arrow across 8 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2013 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Arrow complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Arrow problems
Pierce Arrow recalls 1
Latest Arrow complaints
No parking brake...Unit rolled with parking brake knob activated. This has occurred on 4 other new units that we own and I understand that other fire departments have experienced the same inversion valve failure. Last failure was friday may 17 on [[redacted]], a sister unit. Two aerial ladders and another pumper [[redacted]] have experienced the same issues. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Questions about the Pierce Arrow
Which Pierce Arrow years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2013 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Pierce Arrow years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2013 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Arrow years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Pierce Arrow problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Pierce Arrow have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Pierce Arrow model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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