The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V892000·Announced 2022-12-02

Pierce Recalls 2022 Fire Trucks Due to Tie Rod Clamp Cracking

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2022 Saber, Enforcer, and Arrow XT fire trucks because improperly heat-treated tie rod clamps may crack, risking sudden loss of steering.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tie rod separation) that can cause a sudden loss of steering and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2022 Saber, Enforcer, and Arrow XT fire trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the tie rod clamps, which may have been improperly heat-treated. This improper treatment can cause the clamps to crack, allowing the tie rods to separate.

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The affected vehicles are 2022 model year Pierce Enforcer, Arrow XT, and Saber fire trucks.

Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 26, 2023. 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 ENFORCER, ARROW XT, SABER
Brand
PIERCE
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
17

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)

  • ENFORCER
  • ARROW XT
  • SABER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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