CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Pierce Impel has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (3 reports).
2007 Pierce Impel recalls
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.
Torn Front Ball Joint Boots Can Cause Wheel Separation
Torn protective boots on the front lower and upper ball joints can let dirt and contamination into the joints, which may cause premature ball joint failure.
Most common 2007 Pierce Impel problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
What owners report
REF: NHTSA #15V615000 VOQ #10671053 1/8/15 WE FILED A COMPLAINT THAT OUR '07 PIERCE IMPEL FIRE TRUCK HAD A STEERING ISSUE, OPERATOR DID NOT FEEL IN CONTROL, AND MECHANICS FOUND BALL JOINTS FAILED. THERE IS A 910 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK RECALL THAT REFERENCE OUR COMPLAINT. THE RECALL COVERS 06/07 ARROW, QUANTUM, DASH, LANCE, AND ENFORCER. HOW CAN WE FILE THE COMPLAINT ON A PIERCE IMPEL, SEND FAILED BALL JOINTS, AND THEN NOT HAVE THE COMPLAINT TRUCK COVERED IN THE RECALL? WE SENT FAILED BALL JOINTS TO NHTSA. MOST OF THE BALL JOINTS SENT DID NOT HAVE BOOT FAILURES, THE BALL JOINTS WERE LOCKED-UP, GALLED, AND COATINGS MISSING. THE TAK4 SUSPENSION IS AN ASSEMBLY WHICH INCLUDES THE BALL JOINTS. WHEN
3/7/15, THIS FIRE TRUCK HAD STEERING ISSUES. THE CREW WAS RETURNING FROM A FIRE CALL. THE CREW CALLED THE ON-CALL TECHNICIAN AND REPORTED THE TRUCK WAS HARD TO DRIVE, HARD TO CONTROL, AND NOT SAFE. THE TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE AND AGREED WITH THE DRIVER. THE ILL STEERING TRUCK WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. (HISTORY WITH THIS TRUCK, BALL JOINTS WERE INSPECTED ON MONTH PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE BALL JOINTS WERE INSPECTED WITH A PIERCE TECHNICIAN, IT WAS FOUND THAT TWO BALL JOINTS WERE JUST OUT OF SPEC. THE TRUCK WAS LEFT IN SERVICE AFTER DISCUSSING THE FINDINGS WITH THE PIERCE TECH. HE FELT THAT IT NEEDS TO BE SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT, BUT WERE NOT BAD ENOUGH THAT THE BALL JOINT WOULD FAIL AND COM
THE DRIVER OF THE FIRE TRUCK REPORTED THAT THE TRUCK WAS NOT STEERING CORRECTLY DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO MARTIN COUNTY FIRE RESCUE FLEET SERVICES SHOP. IT WAS CONFIRMED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TAK4 STEERING SYSTEM, BALL JOINTS. THE BALL JOINTS WERE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK AND FOUND THAT THE BALL JOINT LUBE FOR LIFE COATING WAS BREAKING AWAY FROM THE BALL JOINT CAPS, THERE WAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE BALL JOINT, GOUGES IN THE METAL ON THE BALL JOINT, AND ONE BALL JOINT WAS TURNING INSIDE THE CONTROL ARM INSTEAD OF ITS OWN CUP. THIS TRUCK HAD BALL JOINT ISSUES AT THE DATE OF DELIVERY AND HAS HAD TIRE WEAR ISSUES THE ENTIRE TIME IT HAS BEEN IS SERVICE. MULTIPLE REPORTS H
2007 Pierce Impel questions
Does the 2007 Pierce Impel have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2007 Pierce Impel: Ladder May Rotate Unexpectedly, Risking Contact With Wires or Buildings; Aerial Bracket Can Detach and Fall on People Below; Torn Front Ball Joint Boots Can Cause Wheel Separation; Structure:Body:Door; Latches/Locks/Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pierce Impel?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (3), Suspension (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Pierce Impel 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.