NHTSA Recall 17V349000
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Component: Suspension. Reported 2017-05-31. An estimated 29 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 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