CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Pierce Impel has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2016 Pierce Impel 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.
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.
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.
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.
Plastic Hydraulic Plug Can Leak and Disable Aerial Device
A plastic plug installed in an unused port of the hydraulic pump for the aerial device can separate from the pump.
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.
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.
2016 Pierce Impel questions
Does the 2016 Pierce Impel have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2016 Pierce Impel: Firetruck Ladder Light May Falsely Show Ground Contact; Ladder May Rotate Unexpectedly, Risking Contact With Wires or Buildings; Aerial Bracket Can Detach and Fall on People Below; Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering; Fire Truck Pump May Fail in Extreme Cold, Delaying Water Supply. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.