1998 Pierce Fire Truck Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Pierce Fire Truck. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Pierce Fire Truck
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Mounting (fuel system)
Vehicle description: fire apparatus on certain commercial chassis with options for fuel tank step covers. Certain vehicles were built without drain holes in the aluminum step located below the fuel fill opening.
Remedy: Dealers will drill holes in the step. The holes will help drain any fuel that is accidentally spilled on the step. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…
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Multiple axle (suspension)
Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with oshkosh all-steer all-wheel steering system. The rear wheels of a fire engine can turn unintentionally if the all-wheel steering system key is on and moisture penetrates to the wire that connects the steering sensor to the electronic control unit (ECU). It was discovered that the insulation…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for nicked wires and replace the wire harness. This recall campaign is 100% complete.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Pierce Fire Truck. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Pierce Fire Truck model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pierce Fire Truck model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Pierce Fire Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Pierce Fire Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Pierce Fire Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 Pierce Fire Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Pierce Fire Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Pierce Fire Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Pierce Fire Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Pierce Fire Truck | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Pierce Fire Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 Pierce Fire Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Pierce Fire Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Pierce Fire Truck | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Pierce Fire Truck | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Pierce Fire Truck
How do I know if my 1998 Pierce Fire Truck has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Pierce Fire Truck; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pierce dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V113000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pierce models
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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.