The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V571000·Announced 2020-09-22

Pierce Fire Apparatus Recalled for Joystick Controller Defect

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles because the joystick controller may cause the aerial device to move without operator input.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury from unintended movement.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. The recall involves 405 vehicles affected by a problem with the joystick controller.

Due to the joystick controller issue, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input. This unintended movement can increase the risk of injury.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. 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 QUANTUM, IMPEL, VELOCITY, ENFORCER
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
405

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)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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