NHTSA Recall 15V760000: Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 186 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Pierce Arrow XT.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V760000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B252 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 16, 2015 |
| Owner notification | January 5, 2016 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Arrow XT, Quantum, Velocity, Impel, and Saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.
Safety risk
An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B252.
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 15V760000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Pierce Impel | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Pierce Quantum | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Pierce Saber | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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.