CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.
- Risk
- Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Pierce fire and rescue vehicles have a problem with the joystick controller that operates the aerial device. The aerial device may move without any input from the operator.
Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury to operators and others working near the vehicle. Owners should take this seriously and not assume the device will only move when commanded.
Pierce will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks free of charge. Owners can contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Arrow XT | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Dash | 201820192020 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 201820192020 |
| Pierce Impel | 201820192020 |
| Pierce Quantum | 201820192020 |
| Pierce Velocity | 201820192020 |