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NHTSA Recall 20V571000: Equipment

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 405 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Pierce Arrow XT.

405
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2020
owners notified (October 20)
NHTSA campaign20V571000
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedSeptember 22, 2020
Owner notificationOctober 20, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

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.

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 20V571000

Make and modelModel years
Pierce Arrow XT2018, 2019, 2020
Pierce Dash2018, 2019, 2020
Pierce Enforcer2018, 2019, 2020
Pierce Impel2018, 2019, 2020
Pierce Quantum2018, 2019, 2020
Pierce Velocity2018, 2019, 2020

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.