Pierce Dash Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints across 37 model years of the Pierce Dash (1983–2020). The most-complained-about year is 2000.
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| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Pierce Dash | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Pierce Dash | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 Pierce Dash | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Pierce Dash | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 Pierce Dash | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Pierce Dash | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Pierce Dash | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 Pierce Dash | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 Pierce Dash | 13 | 1 |
| 2006 Pierce Dash | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 Pierce Dash | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 Pierce Dash | 11 | 1 |
| 2003 Pierce Dash | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Pierce Dash | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 Pierce Dash | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Pierce Dash | 8 | 3 |
| 1999 Pierce Dash | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 Pierce Dash | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Pierce Dash | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Pierce Dash | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Pierce Dash | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Pierce Dash | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Pierce Dash | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Pierce Dash | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Pierce Dash | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Pierce Dash | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 Pierce Dash | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Pierce Dash | 2 | 0 |
What Pierce Dash owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The 2000 model year has the most, with 3.
All Pierce Dash recalls (27)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Pierce Dash, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
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Air bags
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to improper manufacturing, the passenger-side knee air bag (KAB) may not properly inflate during a deployment event.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the KAB assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Model years: 2019
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Software (electrical system)
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum and Velocity aerial vehicles. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for…
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these…
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
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Suspension
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Axle shaft (power train)
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.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service…
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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Suspension: lower ball joint and suspension: upper ball joint
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Lance, Impel, and Quantum vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. Pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. Ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. These…
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Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch…
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce…
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
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Door (structure)
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through october 13, 2011, that may be equipped with dual scba cylinder storage…
Remedy: Pierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 5, 2011. Owners…
Model years: 2005
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Fuel system, other
Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from january 2, 1995, through january 21, 2008, contain a safety defect. These vehicles are equipped with fuel tank straps that may corrode due to winter road salt…
Remedy: For fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. For vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is…
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1999-2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer fire apparatus manufactured from june 22, 1999, through may 12, 2008, and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. After repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the pedal to move closer to the floor. If the…
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing accelerator arm and install a redesigned pedal arm free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
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Steering
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008. The steering gear bracket may fracture and break. If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. The safety recall began on october 12, 2010. Owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket…
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
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Caliper (service brakes)
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from october 11, 2006 through june 16, 2010 and equipped with meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brakes and onspot automatic tire chains. The meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brake caliper may interfere with…
Remedy: Dealers will install new automatic tire chain brackets. The new brackets provide additional clearance for the full actuation of the disc brake calipers. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall…
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Bumpers (structure)
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while…
Remedy: A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
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Engine and engine cooling
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is…
Remedy: Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine…
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Curtain (air bags)
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with side-roll protection systems. The sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction resulting in an inadvertent deployment of the protection system.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on august 31, 2009. Owners may contact pierce toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.
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Caliper (service brakes)
Pierce is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rear disc brakes and hendrickson firemaax suspension. Interference with the brake caliper adjuster bolt sleeve and the suspension beam may occur. This interference may occur if the right hand and left hand brake…
Remedy: Dealers will adjust the bolt sleeve and the proper components free of charge. All owners have been notified by arvinmeritor.
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Column (steering)
Pierce is recalling 2,372 my 1982-1991 arrow, my 1983-1989 dash, and my 1987-1989 dash d8000 emergency vehicles equipped with trw steering columns. The lower end of the trw steering column is attached to a 90 degree gear box as it passes through the floor of the cab. If the shaft is not well aligned with the gear box input, a side load…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the original trw steering column with a new trw steering column retrofit kit. The safety recall began on october 15, 2008. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
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Shaft pitman (steering)
On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
Remedy: Pierce is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on january 11, 2008. Owners ontact trw at 765-429-1768 or pierce at 920-832-3249.
Model years: 2007
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Seats
Certain fire trucks with command cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207,"seating systems." the rescue body offerings do not meet the pull test requirements. The pedestal seat was mounted by drilling and tapping the cab or body floor.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat pedestals. If the seat was mounted with tapped fasteners, the fasteners will be removed and a hole will be drilled to replace the mounting fasteners with 7/16" bolts and nuts. The recall…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. This condition occurs during full turn steering and full suspension jounce compression.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing front axle interlock sensor bracket and install a new bracket in a new location avoiding the front axle brake hose. The recall began on october 13, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at…
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Suspension
Certain fire trucks equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam castings may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact…
Remedy: Holland is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. Owners may contact holland at 616-396-6501 or pierce at…
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Seats
Certain fire trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, 'seating systems.' the seat tether restrains the seat during pull testing as the suspension components are not designed to restrain the seat on their own. The suspension seat tethers are too long.
Remedy: Dealers will replace suspension seat tethers with shorter tethers. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…
Model years: 2000
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
The steering gear bracket used to mount the power steering gear to the chassis frame can crack and fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect vehicles and replace the brackets with newly designed brackets. Until replacement brackets are available, owners are advised to inspect the brackets for cracks, and contact pierce manufacturing for…
Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
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Shaft sector (steering)
The universal joints at each end of the steering shaft are attached to the shaft with a key and set screw. The set screws may loosen and allow the key to fall out of place.
Remedy: Modify steering linkage to prevent set screw from loosening and key from coming out of key way.
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Seat belts
Cable portion of safety belt assembly (female receptacle mounted inboard on left hand side, driver's side, in crew cab jump area) has been twisted.
Remedy: Replace safety belt assembly.
Model years: 1989
Other Pierce models
- Arrow XT10 complaints
- Impel4 complaints
- Quantum3 complaints
- Saber3 complaints
- Enforcer2 complaints
- 75' Aluminum Ladder1 complaints
- Arrow1 complaints
- Custom Contender1 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.