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  Safety Recalls of Pierce Velocity Vehicles

There have been 42 safety recalls for the Pierce Velocity. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pierce Velocity.

NHTSA Recall #: 22V590000; Aug. 5, 2022

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2022 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2021 Pierce Dash Cf, 2022 Pierce Dash Cf, 2021 Pierce Enforcer, 2022 Pierce Enforcer, 2021 Pierce Impel, 2022 Pierce Impel, 2021 Pierce Quantum, 2022 Pierce Quantum, 2021 Pierce Velocity, 2022 Pierce Velocity
Component: STEERING
Recall Summary: pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2021-2022 velocity, impel, enforcer, arrow xt, quantum, and dash cf trucks. the steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V032000; Jan. 26, 2022

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2017 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2018 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2019 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2020 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2021 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2015 Pierce Enforcer, 2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2017 Pierce Enforcer, 2018 Pierce Enforcer, 2019 Pierce Enforcer, 2020 Pierce Enforcer, 2021 Pierce Enforcer, 2015 Pierce Quantum, 2016 Pierce Quantum, 2017 Pierce Quantum, 2018 Pierce Quantum, 2019 Pierce Quantum, 2020 Pierce Quantum, 2021 Pierce Quantum, 2015 Pierce Velocity, 2016 Pierce Velocity, 2017 Pierce Velocity, 2018 Pierce Velocity, 2019 Pierce Velocity, 2020 Pierce Velocity, 2021 Pierce Velocity
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Recall Summary: pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2021 arrow xt, enforcer, quantum and velocity fire trucks. the fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V050000; Jan. 11, 2018

A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2015 Pierce Commercial, 2016 Pierce Commercial, 2015 Pierce Enforcer, 2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015 Pierce Quantum, 2016 Pierce Quantum, 2015 Pierce Saber, 2016 Pierce Saber, 2015 Pierce Velocity, 2016 Pierce Velocity
Component: EQUIPMENT
Recall Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 arrow xt, enforcer, quantum, saber, velocity, and commercial emergency vehicles equipped with hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V570000; Sep. 14, 2017

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2015 Pierce Enforcer, 2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015 Pierce Impel, 2016 Pierce Impel, 2015 Pierce Quantum, 2016 Pierce Quantum, 2015 Pierce Saber, 2016 Pierce Saber, 2015 Pierce Velocity, 2016 Pierce Velocity
Component: STEERING
Recall Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 arrow xt, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity vehicles, equipped with certain spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V455000; Jul. 18, 2017

If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2017 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2017 Pierce Enforcer, 2016 Pierce Impel, 2017 Pierce Impel, 2016 Pierce Quantum, 2017 Pierce Quantum, 2016 Pierce Velocity, 2017 Pierce Velocity
Component: EQUIPMENT
Recall Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2017 arrow xt, enforcer, impel, quantum, and velocity fire trucks equipped with hale pump interlock module kits. The hale interlock pressure switch can fail after prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures, preventing the fire truck water ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V349000; May. 31, 2017

If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2014 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2017 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2012 Pierce Dash, 2013 Pierce Dash, 2014 Pierce Dash, 2015 Pierce Dash, 2016 Pierce Dash, 2017 Pierce Dash, 2012 Pierce Enforcer, 2013 Pierce Enforcer, 2014 Pierce Enforcer, 2015 Pierce Enforcer, 2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2017 Pierce Enforcer, 2012 Pierce Quantum, 2013 Pierce Quantum, 2014 Pierce Quantum, 2015 Pierce Quantum, 2016 Pierce Quantum, 2017 Pierce Quantum, 2012 Pierce Velocity, 2013 Pierce Velocity, 2014 Pierce Velocity, 2015 Pierce Velocity, 2016 Pierce Velocity, 2017 Pierce Velocity
Component: SUSPENSION
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V348000; May. 30, 2017

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

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2000 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2001 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2002 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2003 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2004 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2005 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2006 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2007 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2008 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2009 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2010 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2011 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2012 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2013 Pierce Arrow Xt, 1999 Pierce Dash, 2000 Pierce Dash, 2001 Pierce Dash, 2002 Pierce Dash, 2003 Pierce Dash, 2004 Pierce Dash, 2005 Pierce Dash, 2006 Pierce Dash, 2007 Pierce Dash, 2008 Pierce Dash, 2009 Pierce Dash, 2010 Pierce Dash, 2011 Pierce Dash, 2012 Pierce Dash, 2013 Pierce Dash, 1999 Pierce Enforcer, 2000 Pierce Enforcer, 2001 Pierce Enforcer, 2002 Pierce Enforcer, 2003 Pierce Enforcer, 2004 Pierce Enforcer, 2005 Pierce Enforcer, 2006 Pierce Enforcer, 2007 Pierce Enforcer, 2008 Pierce Enforcer, 2009 Pierce Enforcer, 2010 Pierce Enforcer, 2011 Pierce Enforcer, 2012 Pierce Enforcer, 2013 Pierce Enforcer, 1999 Pierce Quantum, 2000 Pierce Quantum, 2001 Pierce Quantum, 2002 Pierce Quantum, 2003 Pierce Quantum, 2004 Pierce Quantum, 2005 Pierce Quantum, 2006 Pierce Quantum, 2007 Pierce Quantum, 2008 Pierce Quantum, 2009 Pierce Quantum, 2010 Pierce Quantum, 2011 Pierce Quantum, 2012 Pierce Quantum, 2013 Pierce Quantum, 1999 Pierce Velocity, 2000 Pierce Velocity, 2001 Pierce Velocity, 2002 Pierce Velocity, 2003 Pierce Velocity, 2004 Pierce Velocity, 2005 Pierce Velocity, 2006 Pierce Velocity, 2007 Pierce Velocity, 2008 Pierce Velocity, 2009 Pierce Velocity, 2010 Pierce Velocity, 2011 Pierce Velocity, 2012 Pierce Velocity, 2013 Pierce Velocity
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Recall Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric all-steer rear steering option. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V585000; Aug. 5, 2016

If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2015 Pierce Dash Cf, 2016 Pierce Dash Cf, 2015 Pierce Enforcer, 2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015 Pierce Impel, 2016 Pierce Impel, 2015 Pierce Quantum, 2016 Pierce Quantum, 2015 Pierce Saber, 2016 Pierce Saber, 2015 Pierce Velocity, 2016 Pierce Velocity
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 arrow, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain c20 and c21 split-shaft transmissions from waterous.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V551000; Jul. 22, 2016

The inoperable aerial device can increase the risk of injury if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation or it may impede the safety mission.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Pierce Enforcer, 2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015 Pierce Impel, 2016 Pierce Impel, 2015 Pierce Velocity, 2016 Pierce Velocity
Component: EQUIPMENT
Recall Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 enforcer, impel, and velocity vehicles manufactured April 12, 2016, to may 31, 2016, equipped with aerial devices. The affected vehicles may have a plastic plug installed in an unused port in the hydraulic pump for the aerial ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V390000; Jun. 1, 2016

If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt, 2015 Pierce Enforcer, 2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015 Pierce Impel, 2016 Pierce Impel, 2015 Pierce Quantum, 2016 Pierce Quantum, 2015 Pierce Saber, 2016 Pierce Saber, 2015 Pierce Velocity, 2016 Pierce Velocity
Component: EQUIPMENT
Recall Summary: Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 arrow xt, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 24, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Pierce Velocity Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Aug. 5, 2022   Steering 529
Jan. 26, 2022   Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 243
Jan. 11, 2018   Equipment 123
Sep. 14, 2017   Steering 56
Jul. 18, 2017   Equipment 65
May. 31, 2017   Suspension 29
May. 30, 2017   Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 225
Aug. 5, 2016   Power Train:manual Transmission 470
Jul. 22, 2016   Equipment 8
Jun. 1, 2016   Equipment 114
Apr. 1, 2016   Equipment 36
Mar. 2, 2016   Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 239
Nov. 16, 2015   Equipment 186
Oct. 26, 2015   Power Train:axle Assembly 5
Aug. 13, 2015   Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 191
Aug. 12, 2015   Exterior Lighting:headlights 12
Mar. 25, 2015   Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 8
Oct. 21, 2014   Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm 135
May. 13, 2014   Seat Belt 150
Oct. 22, 2013   Electrical System 349
Sep. 17, 2013   Parking Brake 22
May. 17, 2013   Structure:body:door 2,006
Feb. 25, 2013   Latches/locks/linkage 1,275
Jun. 29, 2012   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 313
Feb. 28, 2012   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 276
Nov. 10, 2011   Structure:body:door 59
Nov. 1, 2011   Electronic Stability Control 724
Aug. 17, 2011   Engine And Engine Cooling 18
Apr. 5, 2011   Wheel 5
Sep. 21, 2010   Steering 2,652
Jul. 8, 2010   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 45
Jun. 28, 2010   Structure:body:bumpers 25
Jun. 16, 2010   Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters:automatic 14
May. 7, 2010   Engine And Engine Cooling 827
Oct. 6, 2009   Engine And Engine Cooling 131
Aug. 31, 2009   Air Bags: Roll Protection 28
Jun. 8, 2009   Steering 185
Apr. 28, 2009   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 257
Apr. 1, 2009   Electrical System:battery 167
Nov. 18, 2008   Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper 15
Oct. 31, 2008   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 76
Jan. 15, 2008   Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman 22


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Pierce Velocity Model Years

Model# Recalls
2022 Pierce Velocity 1
2021 Pierce Velocity 2
2020 Pierce Velocity 1
2019 Pierce Velocity 1
2018 Pierce Velocity 1
2017 Pierce Velocity 3
2016 Pierce Velocity 11
2015 Pierce Velocity 13
2014 Pierce Velocity 5
2013 Pierce Velocity 9
2012 Pierce Velocity 9
2011 Pierce Velocity 11
2010 Pierce Velocity 14
2009 Pierce Velocity 14
2008 Pierce Velocity 15
2007 Pierce Velocity 13
2006 Pierce Velocity 5
2005 Pierce Velocity 3
2004 Pierce Velocity 3
2003 Pierce Velocity 3
2002 Pierce Velocity 2
2001 Pierce Velocity 2
2000 Pierce Velocity 2
1999 Pierce Velocity 2
1998 Pierce Velocity 1