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2005 Pierce QuantumProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Pierce Quantum, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-348 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 71%Owner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage68kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 2, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Pierce Quantum has problems

1 complaint 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
Structure11

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

5 recalls

2005 Pierce Quantum 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.

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 →

–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

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 05V-355 · Aug 10, 2005 · 150 vehicles

Risk. THIS INTERFERENCE MAY CAUSE CHAFING LEADING TO A POTENTIAL FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSE FAILURE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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 Quantum 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 Quantum median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Quantum owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AFTER PARKING THE TRUCK WHEN THE DRIVER OPENED HIS DOOR THE STEPS DID NOT OPEN UP AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND. AFTER INVESTIGATING THE ACCIDENT WE FOUND THAT THE ACTUATING ROD THAT RAISED AND LOWERS THE STEPS WAS BENT AND PREVENTED THE STEPS FROM LOWERING. WE FEEL THAT THE SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE A FAIL…
Complaint 11025092 · Sep 22, 2017 · 68,375 miles

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