The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V349000·Announced 2017-05-31

Pierce Fire Trucks Recalled for Rear Sway Bar Detachment Risk

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2012-2017 fire trucks because a rear sway bar may detach, increasing crash risk during steering.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear sway bar detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2012-2017 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the T3 rear steer option. The recall addresses a defect where the rear sway bar may detach from the vehicle.

If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 11, 2017.

Owners should contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or their local dealer. Dealers will replace and properly torque the sway bar fasteners free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE ENFORCER, ARROW XT, VELOCITY, QUANTUM
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
29

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • ENFORCER
  • ARROW XT
  • VELOCITY
  • QUANTUM
  • DASH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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