2018 Pierce Arrow XT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2018 Pierce Arrow XT has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

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2018 Pierce Arrow XT recalls

Firetruck Ladder Light May Falsely Show Ground Contact

Recall 26V217Apr 6, 2026674 vehicles affected

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.

Aerial Platform Handrail Can Detach From Basket

Recall 23V096Feb 17, 202364 vehicles affected

Certain aerial trucks have an aerial platform that, when extended to its maximum angle, can have its mounting bracket interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg.

Stokes Basket Brackets May Fail, Causing Basket to Fall

Recall 22V809Oct 27, 2022299 vehicles affected

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

Recall 22V032Jan 26, 2022243 vehicles affected

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.

Fuel leak can cause fire in diesel fuel rail

Recall 21V394May 26, 20212,416 vehicles affected

Certain 2017-2021 Pierce Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles may have a sealing washer that does not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes of the high pressure fuel rail assembly.

Aerial Device May Move Without Operator Input

Recall 20V571Sep 22, 2020405 vehicles affected

Certain Pierce fire and rescue vehicles have a problem with the joystick controller that operates the aerial device.

Ladder May Rotate Unexpectedly, Risking Contact With Wires or Buildings

Recall 19V022Jan 2, 2019994 vehicles affected

On certain aerial fire trucks and utility vehicles, the aerial ladder device may unexpectedly rotate to the right while it is being extended.

Brake lights may light without the pedal pressed, confusing drivers

Recall 18V756Oct 26, 2018717 vehicles affected

Certain accessory brake lights installed on these vehicles may illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

2018 Pierce Arrow XT questions

Does the 2018 Pierce Arrow XT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2018 Pierce Arrow XT: Firetruck Ladder Light May Falsely Show Ground Contact; Aerial Platform Handrail Can Detach From Basket; Stokes Basket Brackets May Fail, Causing Basket to Fall; Fuel tubes can crack and leak, creating a fire risk; Fuel leak can cause fire in diesel fuel rail. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Pierce Arrow XT has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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