2014 PIERCE ARROW XT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 PIERCE ARROW XT has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment malfunctions and structural concerns based on recall data. The vehicle has no recorded owner complaints.
There are multiple recalls affecting various systems including equipment, driveline components, structural fasteners, and electrical controls. These issues range from potential mechanical failures to safety risks involving operator injury and vehicle control. Several recalls address mounting brackets and drive components that require part replacements or firmware updates to mitigate risks.
Recalls- Water pressure regulators. NHTSA Recall 15V760000 affects 186 vehicles with fire hose pressure regulators that may cause unexpected pressure surges. The risk includes injury to hose operators or nearby individuals. Owners receive firmware updates free of charge.
- Driveshaft defect. Recall 15V516000 involves 191 vehicles with driveshafts that may bend or disconnect, causing loss of drive and potential crash hazards. Dealers replace the driveshaft free of charge.
- Stokes basket brackets. Recall 22V809000 covers 299 vehicles with inadequately welded mounting brackets that can fail and cause the basket to fall, increasing injury risk. Pierce replaces the brackets at no cost.
- Aerial device control software. Recall 19V022000 addresses 994 vehicles where the aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right during ladder extension, posing collision hazards. Dealers reprogram the control module without charge.
- Flashlight battery packs. Recall 16V186000 includes 36 vehicles equipped with Pelican flashlights whose lithium-ion batteries may overheat and pose fire hazards. Owners are advised to inspect and request free replacement battery packs.
- Rear sway bar fasteners. Recall 17V349000 affects 29 vehicles with a rear sway bar that may detach, increasing vehicle sway and crash risk. Fasteners are replaced and torqued properly free of charge.
- Limited retraction bracket. Recall 18V463000 involves 17 vehicles where the aerial device bracket may fall off, risking injury to people below. Additional hardware is installed by dealers free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues on this model should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Legal consultation may help address persistent safety defects or mechanical failures.
2014 PIERCE ARROW XT Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1752
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 PIERCE ARROW XT
299 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF fire trucks. Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.
Risk: The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
2014 PIERCE ARROW XT
994 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum and Velocity aerial vehicles. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.
Risk: If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 PIERCE ARROW XT
17 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2007-2017 Pierce Velocity, Impel, Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Enforcer emergency response vehicles equipped with 75ft aerial devices with a 21 inch or 28 inch limited retraction bracket. The bracket on the aerial device may detach from the aerial and fall to the ground.
Risk: If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
2014 PIERCE ARROW XT
29 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the T3 rear steer option. The affected vehicles have a rear sway bar that may detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 PIERCE ARROW XT
36 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles manufactured from October 30, 2010, through January 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Pelican 9410L flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs which may overheat.
Risk: If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
2014 PIERCE ARROW XT
191 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash CF, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from November 3, 2014, through July 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may bend or twist possibly causing it disconnect.
Risk: If the driveshaft disconnects from the vehicle, the vehicle would have a loss of drive, disabling it on the roadway and preventing the vehicle from responding to an emergency. Additionally, portions of the driveshaft could become a road hazard. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
2014 PIERCE ARROW XT
186 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Complaints
No complaints found.