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PierceRecalls, problems & years to avoid

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on file for 32 Pierce models. The Arrow XT has the most (10). Pick a model to see which years to avoid.

Models325 currently sold
Owner complaints36All model years
Most complaintsArrow XT10 complaints
Latest recall26V-217Apr 6, 2026

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls. Updated daily.

Current Pierce models

Arrow XT1998–2026 · 10 complaints
Impel1998–2026 · 4 complaints
Saber1995–2025 · 3 complaints
Enforcer1998–2026 · 2 complaints
Velocity1998–2026 · 1 complaint

Past Pierce models

Dash1983–2020 · 6 complaints
Quantum1995–2024 · 3 complaints
Arrow1980–2013 · 1 complaint
Custom Contender2000–2011 · 1 complaint
Fire Truck1989–2001 · 1 complaint
Ladder AND Platform2016–2022 · 1 complaint
Pierce2002–2010 · 1 complaint
Pumper2015–2019 · 1 complaint
75' Aluminum Ladder2003–2009 · 1 complaint
Commercial1995–2024 · 0 complaints
Freightliner2016–2023 · 0 complaints
Contender1999–2001 · 0 complaints
International2020–2023 · 0 complaints
Javelin1989–1994 · 0 complaints
Kenworth2003 · 0 complaints
Rear Mount Pumper2003–2009 · 0 complaints
Lance1983–2010 · 0 complaints
M2-1062022 · 0 complaints
M2-1122022 · 0 complaints
Aerial Pumper1983–1987 · 0 complaints
PUC Pumper2003–2009 · 0 complaints
Tanker2015–2019 · 0 complaints
Custom Chassis1996–2006 · 0 complaints
Dash CF2010–2022 · 0 complaints
Dash D80001987–1989 · 0 complaints
Contender BIG Block2010–2012 · 0 complaints
F5502022 · 0 complaints
Latest

New Pierce recalls

Electrical system: software26V-217 · Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Velocity · Apr 6, 2026 · 674 vehiclesSteering: linkages26V-060 · Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Saber +1 · Feb 2, 2026 · 51 vehiclesTires24V-905 · Enforcer, Quantum, Velocity · Dec 2, 2024 · 8 vehiclesElectrical system24V-147 · Commercial · Feb 26, 2024 · 15 vehiclesExterior lighting: back up lights24V-127 · Enforcer, Saber, Velocity · Feb 21, 2024 · 4 vehiclesElectrical system: wiring24V-012 · Freightliner, International · Jan 10, 2024 · 248 vehiclesElectrical system: wiring23V-823 · Arrow XT, Enforcer, Velocity · Dec 7, 2023 · 314 vehiclesStructure23V-407 · Ladder AND Platform · Jun 6, 2023 · 5 vehicles