How many recalls does the 2021 Pierce Ladder and Platform have?

The 2021 Pierce Ladder and Platform has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Pierce Ladder and Platform has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2021 Pierce Ladder and Platform?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

2021 Pierce Ladder and Platform Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Pierce Ladder and Platform has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 23V407000 2023-06-06 5 affected

Defect

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Ascendant 107' Aerials and 110' Platforms mounted on single rear axle Enforcer chassis. The galvanized stabilizer beams may develop cracks.

Consequence

Cracks can cause instability when an aerial ladder or platform is elevated, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the galvanized stabilizer beams as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2021 pierce manufacturing aerial. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that several bolts on the vehicle's chassis were loose and detached. The failure occurred on several different occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2024-11-26

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Pierce Ladder and Platform as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.