The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V022000·Announced 2019-01-02

Pierce Aerial Vehicles Recalled for Unexpected Ladder Rotation Defect

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2004-2018 aerial vehicles because the aerial device may unexpectedly rotate right during extension, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the ladder may contact objects, increasing injury risk, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity aerial vehicles. The recall affects 994 units. The defect involves the aerial device potentially rotating to the right unexpectedly while the ladder is being extended.

If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact objects such as buildings or electrical wires, which increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE VELOCITY, QUANTUM, IMPEL, ENFORCER
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
994

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 (6)

  • VELOCITY
  • QUANTUM
  • IMPEL
  • ENFORCER
  • DASH
  • ARROW XT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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