Pierce Impel — 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 Arrow Xt, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Impel — 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 Arrow Xt, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Quantum, Pierce Saber, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Impel — 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 Arrow Xt, Pierce Velocity, Pierce Saber, Pierce Dash, Pierce Quantum
Pierce Impel — 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 Arrow Xt, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Quantum, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Impel — Other
High risk
May 16, 2013
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Certain fire trucks fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206 – Door Lock and Door Retention Components. Specifically, the outer door handle spring is not suffici
Also affects: Pierce Dash Cf, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Impel — Other
High risk
Feb 22, 2013
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain fire trucks, the inner door handles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could allow the door to open unexpectedly during vehicle operation. Should a door open
Also affects: Pierce Velocity
Pierce Impel — 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 Velocity, Pierce Custom Contender, Pierce Arrow Xt
Pierce Impel — Other
High risk
Nov 14, 2011
Model years: 2010, 2011
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 Arrow Xt, Pierce Custom Contender
Pierce Impel — Electrical
High risk
Aug 6, 2009
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain fire trucks, the aluminium cab floor substructure may contact the positive post of the battery. This could cause an electrical arc between the cab and battery, which cou
Also affects: Pierce Velocity
Pierce Impel — Structure
High risk
Aug 6, 2009
Model years: 2008
Certain fire trucks fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. The cab door latches may "pop" open, without warning, to the secon
Also affects: Pierce Velocity