NHTSA Recall 15V615000: Suspension: lower ball joint and suspension: upper ball joint
Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 910 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Pierce Arrow XT.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V615000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B267 |
| Components | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | October 1, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 10, 2015 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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 repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B267.
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 recall 15V615000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2006, 2007 |
| Pierce Dash | 2006, 2007 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2006, 2007 |
| Pierce Impel | 2006, 2007 |
| Pierce Lance | 2006, 2007 |
| Pierce Quantum | 2006, 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.