2014 PIERCE ENFORCER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 PIERCE ENFORCER has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to structural components, drivetrain, and electrical systems based on recall data. There are various recalls addressing safety-related defects involving driveshafts, mounting brackets, and aerial device controls.
Several recalls affect different systems on the vehicle, including the driveline components, structural fasteners, and electrical wiring. These recalls address risks such as loss of drive, falling parts, and unintended movement of aerial devices.
Recalls- Driveshaft defect. Recall 15V516000 affects 191 vehicles due to driveshafts that may bend or twist causing disconnection. The driveshaft loss disables the vehicle and poses a crash risk. Dealers will install a stronger driveshaft free of charge.
- Stokes basket brackets. Recall 22V809000 impacts 299 vehicles with insufficiently welded mounting brackets. The brackets can fail making the basket fall and increasing injury risk. Pierce will replace brackets at no cost.
- Aerial device control. Recall 19V022000 includes 994 vehicles where the aerial device may rotate unexpectedly during ladder extension. This movement could cause the ladder to strike objects. Dealers will reprogram the control module free of charge.
- Heater hose clamps. Recall 16V148000 affects 267 vehicles where improper installation of hose clamps may cause coolant leaks into the cabin, risking electrical shorts and engine stalls. Clamp installations will be inspected and repaired as needed.
- Rear sway bar fasteners. Recall 17V349000 covers 29 vehicles with a rear sway bar that may detach, increasing vehicle sway and crash risk. Fasteners will be replaced and torqued properly without charge.
- Limited retraction bracket. Recall 18V463000 includes 17 vehicles with a 75 ft aerial device bracket that may detach and fall, potentially striking pedestrians. Additional hardware will be installed free of charge.
Owners with frequent repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon laws. Consulting with a consumer protection professional is advisable if issues persist despite repairs.
2014 PIERCE ENFORCER Summary
2014
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
1797
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 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.
2014 PIERCE ENFORCER
267 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Enforcer and Saber emergency vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2014, through February 3, 2016. The clamps on the heater hose may have been improperly installed allowing engine coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.
Risk: If coolant leaks into the passenger compartment, it may contact electrical components causing a shorting of circuits and a loss of function of features controlled by those circuits, including loss of power to vehicle which may result in a stall and increase the risk of a crash. The hot coolant may also contact occupants and possibly cause burn injuries.
2014 PIERCE ENFORCER
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.