SuspensionRecall 17V-349 · Pierce vehicles
Pierce Manufacturing recall 17V-349 covers 29 Pierce vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V349000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the T3 rear steer option. The affected vehicles have a rear sway bar that may detach from the vehicle.
The risk
If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly torque the sway bar fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 31, 2014 to March 24, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.