2018 PIERCE ARROW XT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 PIERCE ARROW XT has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the fuel system, aerial device controls, and equipment mounting components.
The vehicle has been subject to multiple recalls addressing safety and mechanical defects affecting critical systems such as the fuel injection system, aerial boom and ladder equipment, and structural components.
Recalls- Fuel system fuel rail. Recall 22V032000 affects 243 vehicles. Fuel tubes between the fuel rail and injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may crack, causing a high-pressure fuel leak. This leak can increase the risk of fire if exposed to ignition sources. Repairs include installing vibration isolators or replacing fuel tubes free of charge.
- Aerial platform handrail. Recall 23V096000 involves 64 trucks where the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg, leading to possible detachment. This could cause injury to first responders or bystanders. Dealers will replace the hinge pegs at no cost.
- Stokes basket mounting brackets. Recall 22V809000 covers 299 trucks with insufficiently welded mounting brackets. The brackets can fail, causing the basket to fall and posing injury risks. Replacement of the brackets is provided free of charge.
- Aerial device unexpected rotation. Recall 19V022000 affects 994 aerial vehicles. The aerial ladder may rotate unexpectedly to the right during extension, increasing the risk of contact with objects or electric wires and potential injury. Dealers will reprogram the aerial control module for free.
- Aerial device joystick controller. Recall 20V571000 involves 405 vehicles where joystick controller defects can cause unintended aerial device movement. Repairs include replacing affected joysticks at no charge.
- Fuel rail sealing washer. Recall 21V394000 impacts 2416 vehicles with possible improper seating of the sealing washer, causing high-pressure fuel rail leaks and fire risk. Inspection and necessary replacements are performed free of charge.
- Brake lights wiring. Recall 18V756000 covers 717 vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights that may illuminate without brake pedal application, potentially confusing other drivers. Whelen will inspect and replace the brake lights as needed free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls related to fuel leaks, aerial device control malfunctions, or structural equipment failures should consider their state’s lemon law protections. These safeguards may provide options when defects remain unaddressed or impair vehicle safety and reliability.
2018 PIERCE ARROW XT Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
5138
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 PIERCE ARROW XT
64 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.
Risk: A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.
2018 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.
2018 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.
2018 PIERCE ARROW XT
2416 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 PIERCE ARROW XT
405 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
Risk: Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
2018 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.
2018 PIERCE ARROW XT
717 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.