2021 Pierce QuantumProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Pierce Quantum. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-394 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Pierce Quantum 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.

4 recalls

2021 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.

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 →

100%repaired · 2024 Q3

Steering

Recall 22V-590 · Aug 5, 2022 · 514 vehicles · 514 repaired

Risk. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2023 Q4

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 22V-032 · Jan 26, 2022 · 243 vehicles · 198 repaired

Risk. A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2023 Q4

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-394 · May 26, 2021 · 2,416 vehicles · 1,748 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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

2021 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

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