The worst 2022 Pierce Velocity problems
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Recalls 6
Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
- What is wrong
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity 107’ ladder and 110’ platform aerial firetrucks equipped with a single rear axle. The firm-on-ground system light may remain illuminated after the rear stabilizer loses contact with the ground.
- Risk
- A false firm-on-ground indicator light may lead to using the aerial device when the vehicle may shift during aerial operation, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Pierce will provide instructions on how to update the vehicle software and perform an aerial device functional check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1‑888‑974‑3723.
Recall number 26V217000 · Recall details
Structure: body: bumpers
- What is wrong
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2020 Enforcer, 2021-2022 Velocity, and 2023 Saber vehicles equipped with a specific rear bumper option. The bumper may partially obstruct the rear lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Partially obstructed rear lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will reposition the lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2024. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1‑888‑974‑3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B333.
Recall number 24V127000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Arrow XT, Enforcer, and Velocity mid-mount tower trucks equipped with an aerial platform basket. The electrical connector to the aerial turntable wiring harness may not be properly secured, which can result in connector corrosion and affect the leveling ability of the platform basket.
- Risk
- An inability for the platform basket to maintain level can result in the basket tipping, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Pierce will replace the aerial turntable wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1‑888‑974‑3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B330.
Recall number 23V823000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
- What is wrong
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.
- Risk
- A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new basket handrail hinge pegs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1‑888‑974‑3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B326.
Recall number 23V096000 · Recall details
Structure: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF fire trucks. Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.
- Risk
- The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1‑888‑974‑3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B323.
Recall number 22V809000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1‑888‑974‑3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B321.
Recall number 22V590000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2022 Pierce Velocity 46
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- All Roto Rays, Division of Eastern Fire Equipment Services, are warranted to the purchaser for 3 years...
- All Roto Rays are warranted to the purchaser for twenty-four months from the date of service against...
- Pierce has updated our inverter installation policy to require a sub-feed breaker box with inverters that...
- Pierce is communicating a material change to the ball joint boots used in applicable service kit PN 2742031
- This bulletin provides a procedure to update Telematics Control Unit (TCU) devices in Pierce custom...
- This bulletin provides a procedure for comprehensive update of the Command Zone (CZ) Telematics Control...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to update webpage and MQTT certificates in the Telematics Control Unit...
- The steering column clockspring airbag (Pierce PN 1799451) has become obsolete and will require...
- The previous bolt-in airbag and steering wheel design are now obsolete and will require replacement if the...
- Husky XP pressure transducer troubleshooting procedure for transducer-related performance concerns.
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6 recalls, covering equipment, structure and electrical system.
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