2013 PIERCE ENFORCER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 Pierce Enforcer has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues concerning vehicle structure, suspension components, and aerial device controls based on recall data.
There are 9 recalls affecting various systems including suspension, critical fasteners, electrical software, powertrain axle shafts, and structural components.
Recalls- Front lower control arms. Recall 14V660000 involves 135 vehicles with potentially cracking or fracturing lower control arms. If the arm fractures, the wheel may separate increasing crash risk. Pierce will inspect and replace these parts free of charge.
- Stokes basket mounting brackets. Recall 22V809000 affects 299 vehicles with insufficiently welded brackets that could fail and cause the basket to fall, risking injury. Replacement brackets will be installed at no cost.
- Aerial device control software. Recall 19V022000 covers 994 vehicles where the aerial device may unexpectedly rotate right during ladder extension. The unexpected movement risks contact with objects and injury. Dealers will reprogram the control module for free.
- Rear steer axle shafts. Recall 17V348000 includes 225 vehicles with heat treatment defects in axle shafts. Broken shafts could disable the vehicle and cause crashes. Pierce will replace affected shafts free of charge.
- Rear sway bar fasteners. Recall 17V349000 involves 29 vehicles with rear sway bars that may detach. Detachment increases sway during steering, raising crash risk. Fasteners will be replaced and torqued properly free of charge.
- Limited retraction bracket on aerial device. Recall 18V463000 affects 17 vehicles where the bracket may detach and fall, posing a hazard to persons below. Dealers will add hardware to secure the bracket at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects on the 2013 Pierce Enforcer may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney for guidance is recommended.
2013 PIERCE ENFORCER Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
1699
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 PIERCE ENFORCER
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.
2013 PIERCE ENFORCER
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.
2013 PIERCE ENFORCER
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.
2013 PIERCE ENFORCER
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.
2013 PIERCE ENFORCER
225 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric All-steer rear steering option. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
Risk: Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 PIERCE ENFORCER
135 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
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.
Risk: If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.