2010 Pierce Arrow XTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2010 Pierce Arrow XT. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-186 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Pierce Arrow XT has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

16 recalls

2010 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.

100%repaired · 2024 Q2

Equipment: mechanical

Recall 22V-809 · Oct 27, 2022 · 299 vehicles · 299 repaired

Risk. The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2022 Q3

Electrical system: software

Recall 19V-022 · Jan 2, 2019 · 994 vehicles · 847 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

71%repaired · 2022 Q1

Axle assembly: axle shaft

Recall 17V-348 · May 30, 2017 · 225 vehicles · 159 repaired

Risk. Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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100%repaired · 2015 Q3

Control arm: lower arm

Recall 14V-660 · Oct 21, 2014 · 135 vehicles · 135 repaired

Risk. If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

44%repaired · 2015 Q3

Electrical system

Recall 13V-518 · Oct 22, 2013 · 349 vehicles · 155 repaired

Risk. The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2015 Q4

Equipment

Recall 13V-525 · Oct 22, 2013 · 3,115 vehicles · 1,521 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 12V-080 · Feb 28, 2012 · 276 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 11V-551 · Nov 10, 2011 · 59 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Recall 11V-527 · Nov 1, 2011 · 724 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Disc: caliper

Recall 10V-317 · Jul 8, 2010 · 45 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED WITHOUT WARNING AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Slack adjusters: automatic

Recall 10V-269 · Jun 16, 2010 · 14 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, THE BRAKE CAPABILITY MAY BE COMPROMISED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-195 · May 7, 2010 · 827 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2010 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

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3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Pierce Arrow XT, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Front Lower Control Arm FailingPE14009 · closed Oct 29, 2014
    Led to recall 14V-660
  2. Front suspension ball joint failurePE15008 · closed Nov 20, 2015
    Led to recall 15V-615
  3. Unintended aerial platform movementPE18009 · closed Apr 8, 2019
    Led to recall 19V-022

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