Pierce Arrow Xt — Structure
High risk
Apr 7, 2026
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Under certain conditions after the fire truck has been auto-leveled, a software problem could cause the firm-on-ground system light to remain on after the rear stabilizer loses con
Also affects: Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Impel, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Arrow Xt — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 16, 2022
Model years: 2020, 2021
On certain fire trucks, the fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors may crack and create a fuel leak.
Also affects: Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Arrow Xt — Fuel System
High risk
May 26, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak.
Also affects: Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Impel, Pierce Quantum, Pierce Saber, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Arrow Xt — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 19, 2016
Model years: 2016
Certain vehicles may have driveshaft universal joint bearing cap fasteners that were not properly tightened at the time of assembly. This could allow bearing caps to detach from th
Also affects: Pierce Velocity, Pierce Impel, Pierce Saber, Pierce Dash, Pierce Quantum
Pierce Arrow Xt — Steering
High risk
Feb 17, 2016
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain fire trucks, a defect in the ball joint boots could allow corrosion to form in the joint, leading to accelerated wear. This could cause premature ball joint failure, pot
Also affects: Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Dash
Pierce Arrow Xt — Other
High risk
Feb 17, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain fire trucks, the governor/throttle control of the fire pump may have been configured with an incorrect firmware during the manufacturing process. Under certain circumsta
Also affects: Pierce 7400, Pierce Dash, Pierce Freightliner, Pierce International, Pierce Kenworth
Pierce Arrow Xt — Suspension
High risk
Jan 8, 2015
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the lower control arms may have developed cracks at time of manufacture and may fail. This could cause partial suspension failure and could result in a loss of
Also affects: Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Impel, Pierce Quantum, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Arrow Xt — Electrical
High risk
Nov 4, 2013
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the trailer wiring connector may have been incorrectly wired so that a stop signal overrides the turn signal. As a result, trailer lights would not indicate a tu
Also affects: Pierce Commercial, Pierce Saber, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Arrow Xt — Structure
High risk
Oct 31, 2013
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the trunnion ears on the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fail while the cab is being raised or lowered for vehicle servicing or maintenance. This would allow the ca
Also affects: Pierce Dash, Pierce Lance, Pierce Enforcer
Pierce Arrow Xt — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 13, 2012
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain fire trucks equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD13 engine, the support system for the high pressure fuel line (between the fuel pump and the fuel delivery rail) may be dama
Also affects: Pierce Velocity
Pierce Arrow Xt — Engine
High risk
Feb 27, 2012
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain emergency vehicles, the engine shutdown system (normally provided to protect the engine in case of malfunction) may not have been disabled during vehicle assembly. Unexp
Also affects: Pierce Velocity
Pierce Arrow Xt — Other
High risk
Nov 14, 2011
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain fire trucks, specific operating conditions (such as tight, successive, highly banked curves in opposite directions), could trigger unintended Electronic Stability Contro
Also affects: Pierce Quantum, Pierce Impel, Pierce Velocity, Pierce Custom Contender
Pierce Arrow Xt — Other
High risk
Nov 14, 2011
Model years: 2009
On certain fire trucks, the self-contained breathing apparatus cylinder storage compartments may have been assembled with incorrectly manufactured door latches. Should a compartmen
Also affects: Pierce Custom Contender, Pierce Impel
Pierce Arrow Xt — Engine
High risk
Apr 27, 2011
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain fire trucks, after repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the foot pedal to move closer to the floor. If the pedal arm bends far
Also affects: Pierce Lance, Pierce Dash, Pierce Enforcer
Pierce Arrow Xt — Engine
High risk
Apr 18, 2011
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain fire trucks, the air cleaner support bracket fasteners may loosen and fall out. This could allow the air cleaner and bracket to fall onto the engine and damage fuel syst
Pierce Arrow Xt — Steering
High risk
Sep 21, 2010
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with a non-independent front suspension, the steering gear bracket may fracture and break. If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle
Also affects: Pierce Dash, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Lance, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Arrow Xt — Engine
High risk
Jun 3, 2010
Model years: 2007, 2008
Certain fire trucks equipped with a Detroit Diesel EPA 07 series 60 engine may contain software which could cause the engine to shutdown unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filt
Also affects: Pierce Velocity
Pierce Arrow Xt — Steering
High risk
Oct 22, 2007
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain fire trucks, the pitman arm may fracture under severe load caused by three loading conditions. In all cases, the front axle must be turned full left or right while: 1) s
Also affects: Pierce Dash, Pierce Lance, Pierce Enforcer
Pierce Arrow Xt — Brakes
High risk
Oct 13, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. This condition occurs during full turn steering
Also affects: Pierce Dash, Pierce Lance, Pierce Quantum
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