The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V116000·Announced 2022-03-01

Pierce Arrow XT Firetruck Recall for Improperly Crimped Lifting Cables

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling one 2021 Arrow XT firetruck because improperly crimped lifting cables could cause the generator set to fall, 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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury from falling equipment.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling one 2021 Arrow XT firetruck equipped with a Cummins generator set. The recall addresses a defect where the lifting cables may be improperly crimped.

An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, which could cause the generator set to fall and increase the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Cummins will inspect the lifting cable and either replace the cable or install a warning label free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PIERCE ARROW XT
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Firetruck
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • ARROW XT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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