CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Pierce Arrow XT has 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (5 reports).
2016 Pierce Arrow XT recalls
Firetruck Ladder Light May Falsely Show Ground Contact
Certain Pierce aerial firetrucks from 2015 and 2016 (Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity models with 107-foot ladder or 110-foot platform and a single rear axle) may keep the firm-on-ground indicator light lit after the rear stabilizer has lost contact with the ground.
Stokes Basket Brackets May Fail, Causing Basket to Fall
Some Pierce fire trucks may have Stokes basket mounting brackets that were not welded sufficiently.
Fuel tubes can crack and leak, creating a fire risk
The fuel tubes that carry diesel from the fuel rail to the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six can fatigue and crack over time.
Ladder May Rotate Unexpectedly, Risking Contact With Wires or Buildings
On certain aerial fire trucks and utility vehicles, the aerial ladder device may unexpectedly rotate to the right while it is being extended.
Aerial Bracket Can Detach and Fall on People Below
Certain emergency response vehicles with 75-foot aerial devices fitted with a 21-inch or 28-inch limited retraction bracket may have a bracket that detaches from the aerial and falls to the ground.
Fire Truck Pump Valves May Corrode and Lose Water Pressure
Certain 2015-2016 Pierce emergency vehicles are equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in their fire pumps.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering
A castellated nut on the steer axle of certain 2015-2016 Pierce vehicles may not be properly torqued, allowing the steering tie rod to loosen.
Fire Truck Pump May Fail in Extreme Cold, Delaying Water Supply
This recall covers certain 2016-2017 Pierce fire trucks equipped with Hale Pump Interlock Module Kits.
Rear sway bar may detach, raising crash risk
Certain Pierce fire trucks with the T3 rear steer option may have a rear sway bar that can detach from the vehicle.
Fire Truck Pump May Not Engage, Delaying Water at Fires
Certain fire trucks may have a Waterous split-shaft transmission with a shift unit component that can be damaged.
Fire Pump Intake Strainer May Come Apart, Reducing Firefighting Capability
Certain emergency fire vehicles built between August 2015 and August 2016 have 6-inch pump intake strainers that may not have been soldered properly at the joints during production.
Flashlight Battery May Overheat and Cause a Fire
Certain Pierce fire and rescue vehicles from model years 2010 through 2012 (Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Velocity) are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights that use lithium ion battery packs.
Driveshaft Cap May Loosen and Detach, Risking a Crash
A fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the driveshaft may not have been properly tightened during manufacture.
Driveshaft May Disconnect, Causing Loss of Power
Certain 2015-2016 Pierce vehicles built between November 2014 and September 2015 have front drive axles where the hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tightened.
Most common 2016 Pierce Arrow XT problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
The center portion of the tire tread is separating from the tire bed. The tire was mounted on a 2016 Pierce aerial fire truck in the left rear inner position .The discrepancy was found on a pre trip inspection for a test drive. We have consulted with a tire consultant ( Tennent, Winkelman and Associates) and believe that the rubber components are not fully cured. The rubber of the tread bed is of a soft and semi sticky constancy when physically touched. There where no warning lights as to the discrepancy, tire pressure at time of discovery was 110 psi. This was the only tire on this piece of equipment to have any discrepancy. Tire model M870 size 315/80R22.5 load range L. The tire is availab
While working at the scene of a residential structure fire, the Pierce aerial ladder was extended with three firefighters on the platform conducting ventilation operations. During the operation fire conditions rapidly changed engulfing the platform in fire. A crew member on the platform engaged the control pulling it down to raise the aerial device and the aerial slammed into roof of the residential structure, the aerial device lowering instead of raising. This increased the intensity of the fire and created warning alarms to go off on the CommandZone screen including collision avoidance and temperature warning. A firefighter on the turntable seeing what was happening raised the aerial devic
WHILE OPERATING ON AN INCIDENT , PAT708 WAS IN THE PROCESS OF EXTENDING WHEN THE LADDER SWUNG TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT ANY ROTATION CONTROL BEING USED. THE UNEXPECTED ROTATION WAS APPROX. 10' TO THE RIGHT. THIS HAPPENED ONE ADDITIONAL TIME ON THE SAME INCIDENT WITH THE SAME VARIABLES IN PLACE. THIS UNIT WAS OOS LAST WEEK FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NO OBVIOUS SOLUTION. PIERCE DEALER TOOK UNIT BACK; AFTER EXTENSIVE TESTING THEY WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE UNCONTROLLED MOVEMENT. THEY INSTALLED A DATA RECORDER; DATA COLLECTED SHOWED A BAD CONTROL MODULE, WHICH WAS REPLACED. UNIT RETURNED TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND WAS PLACED BACK IN SERVICE AT STATION 8.
DURING A DRIVERS TRAINING TEST THE AERIAL WAS BEING EXTENDED IN SLOW MODE, WITH OUT WARNING THE AERIAL SWUNG 30 FEET TO THE RIGHT AT FAST RATE OF SPEED. DURING THE EVENT NO CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE RIGHT/LEFT ROTATION CONTROL. THE AERIAL WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AS A SAFETY CONCERN. AFTER EXTENSIVE TESTING AT CMF, THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED AND UNIT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
UNIT WAS BEING USED BY THE "AERIAL APPARATUS OPERATOR CLASS" AT THE ACADEMY. INSTRUCTOR STATED THAT THE LADDER WAS BEING OPERATED FROM THE BUCKET WHILE SLIGHTLY EXTENDED AND AT APPROXIMATELY A 35 DEGREE ANGLE. INSTRUCTOR STATED THAT THE LADDER WAS BEING ROTATED TO THE RIGHT AND WHEN THE ROTATION CONTROL WAS RELEASED, THE LADDER CONTINUED TO ROTATE RIGHT ABOUT 20-30 FEET AFTER THE CONTROL WAS RELEASED. INSTRUCTOR SAID THAT THE ROTATION SEEMED TO BUMP UP TO FULL SPEED WHEN THIS OCCURRED. INSTRUCTOR SAID THAT AT THE TIME THE LADDER STOPPED MOVING BY ITSELF, HE WAS JIGGLING THE ROTATION CONTROL TO SEE IF IT WAS STUCK, BUT WAS NOT CERTAIN THAT THIS IS WHAT BROUGHT THE LADDER TO A STOP. INSTRUCTOR
2016 Pierce Arrow XT questions
Does the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls for the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT: Firetruck Ladder Light May Falsely Show Ground Contact; Stokes Basket Brackets May Fail, Causing Basket to Fall; Fuel tubes can crack and leak, creating a fire risk; Ladder May Rotate Unexpectedly, Risking Contact With Wires or Buildings; Aerial Bracket Can Detach and Fall on People Below. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Pierce Arrow XT?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (5), Suspension (2), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Pierce Arrow XT has been fixed?
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