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Pierce Arrow XT Recall 18V050: Fire Truck Pump Valves May Corrode and Lose Water Pressure

NHTSA campaign 18V050, reported January 11, 2018, 123 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2015-2016 Pierce emergency vehicles are equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in their fire pumps. The rings that secure these valves can corrode over time after exposure to water. When a ring fails, the pressure relief valve can open, reducing the water pressure available for firefighting.

Reduced water pressure may hinder firefighting efforts, which can increase the risk of injury. Owners should contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products at 1-800-533-3569, referencing Pierce recall number 74B287.

Pierce has notified owners, and authorized dealers will install a remedy kit free of charge. Owners can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V050Pierce Manufacturing
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial emergency vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Risk
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products at 1-800-533-3569. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B287.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Pierce Arrow XT20152016
Pierce Commercial20152016
Pierce Enforcer20152016
Pierce Quantum20152016
Pierce Saber20152016
Pierce Velocity20152016