2009–2013 Pierce Arrow XT & 2009–2013 Pierce Enforcer + 3 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pierce Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow XT emergency vehicles manufactured November 11, 2009, to April 23, 2013, and equipped with TAK-4 front independent suspensions. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack and fracture.
💥 The risk
If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B257.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V660000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 74B257
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Vehicles affected
- 135
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Owner phone
- 1-888-974-3723
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 5, 2014
- Built
- Nov 11, 2009 – Apr 23, 2013
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.