2015 PIERCE ARROW XT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 PIERCE ARROW XT has 0 complaints and 19 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment malfunctions and various structural and powertrain defects addressed through multiple recalls.
There are 19 recalls involving the 2015 Pierce Arrow XT affecting diverse components including equipment, powertrain, fuel system, structure, electrical system, suspension, and steering. These recalls address defects that may impact fire-fighting operations, vehicle safety, and structural integrity.
Recalls- Water pressure regulator. NHTSA recall 15V760000 affects 186 vehicles. The defect involves inconsistent response of fire hose water pressure regulators causing unexpected surges in water pressure. The risk includes injury to hose operators or nearby personnel. Dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware at no cost.
- Driveshaft defect. Recall 15V516000 covers 191 vehicles with driveshafts that may bend or twist and disconnect, causing loss of drive and creating road hazards that could lead to crashes. Dealers will install stronger driveshafts free of charge.
- Front drive axle nuts. Recall 15V706000 involves 5 vehicles with front drive axle hex nuts that may be improperly tightened, risking driveshaft disconnection and loss of propulsion. Dealers will inspect and tighten nuts as needed for free.
- Fuel tube cracks. Recall 22V032000 affects 243 vehicles where fuel tubes between the rail and injectors may crack, risking high-pressure fuel leaks and potential fire hazards. Dealers will install vibration isolators or replace fuel tubes depending on engine mileage at no charge.
- Stokes basket brackets. Recall 22V809000 applies to 299 vehicles with insufficiently welded Stokes basket mounting brackets that can fail, causing the basket to fall and risk injury. Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge.
- Aerial device software. Recall 19V022000 covers 994 vehicles where the aerial device may unexpectedly rotate during ladder extension, increasing the risk of collision or injury. Dealers will reprogram the aerial control module for free.
- Lithium ion flashlight batteries. Recall 16V186000 relates to 36 vehicles with potentially overheating flashlight batteries, elevating fire risk. Owners will be instructed to inspect batteries and receive replacements if needed at no cost.
- Rear sway bar. Recall 17V349000 affects 29 vehicles with rear sway bars that may detach, increasing vehicle sway and crash risk. Dealers will replace and torque fasteners properly free of charge.
- Pressure relief valve corrosion. Recall 18V050000 involves 123 vehicles with pressure relief valves whose securing rings may corrode, causing loss of water pressure during fire fighting. Dealers will install remedy kits at no cost.
- Aerial bracket detachment. Recall 18V463000 covers 17 vehicles with limited retraction brackets on aerial devices that may detach and fall, potentially striking persons below. Dealers will install additional hardware free of charge.
- Manual transmission defect. Recall 16V585000 affects 470 vehicles with possible damage in the transmission shift unit, preventing switching power output and hindering water pump operation at fire scenes. Dealers will replace necessary parts free of charge.
- Pump intake strainer soldering. Recall 16V390000 involves 114 vehicles with improperly soldered 6-inch intake strainers that may come apart, allowing debris into the pump and reducing firefighting capability. Dealers will replace defective strainers at no cost.
- Tie rod assembly torque. Recall 17V570000 affects 56 vehicles where the castellated nut on steer axles may be under-torqued, risking tie rod loosening and loss of steering. Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace components as required free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues concerning the 2015 Pierce Arrow XT may have protections under their state lemon laws. Reviewing legal rights with an attorney familiar with consumer protection and lemon law may be advisable.
2015 PIERCE ARROW XT Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
13
Total Recalls
2763
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 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.
2015 PIERCE ARROW XT
243 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 PIERCE ARROW XT
123 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial emergency vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 PIERCE ARROW XT
56 vehicles affected
STEERING
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 PIERCE ARROW XT
114 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 24, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
Risk: If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
2015 PIERCE ARROW XT
470 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
Risk: If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 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.
2015 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.
2015 PIERCE ARROW XT
5 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Velocity, Enforcer, and Saber vehicles manufactured November 20, 2014, to September 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with front drive axles whose hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tightened.
Risk: If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.