The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V006000·Announced 2021-01-13

Pierce Firefighting Vehicles Recalled for Wireless Remote Controller Battery Issue

Pierce is recalling 2020 Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT vehicles because a software defect causes wireless remote controller batteries to discharge faster than normal.

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 defect may hinder firefighting efforts and increase the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2020 Arrow XT, Impel, and Enforcer vehicles equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units. These controllers are used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors, which direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern.

The recall is due to a defect where the wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled. This causes the batteries to discharge faster than normal. The inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will return the affected controllers to Akron Brass for a software update, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2021. 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 IMPEL, ENFORCER, ARROW XT
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Firefighting Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
3

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 (3)

  • IMPEL
  • ENFORCER
  • ARROW XT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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