repaired · 2022 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of…
2005 Pierce Arrow XTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Pierce Arrow XT, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-525 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 2, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Pierce Arrow XT has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Seat belts
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2005 Pierce Arrow XT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Equipment
Risk. If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Body: door
Risk. IF THE DOOR OPENS, THE SCBA CYLINDERS MAY FALL OUT OF THE COMPARTMENT AND ONTO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.
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no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES STUCK, THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Steering
Risk. DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
no report yet
Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE CHAFING LEADING TO A POTENTIAL FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE FAILURE.
no report yet
Suspension
Risk. THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pierce.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Arrow XT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Arrow XT median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Pierce Arrow XT, and the recalls they led to.
- Williams Controls Accelerator PedalsNo recall
- Front suspension ball joint failureLed to recall 15V-615
- Unintended aerial platform movementLed to recall 19V-022
In owners' words
What Arrow XT owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT FULLY AND GETS CAUGHT IN NADDER PIN AND DAMAGES THE BELT. TO REPLACE BELT, ENTIRE ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED MALE AND FEMALE SIDES. *TR
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