2006 PIERCE QUANTUM Complaints and Recall Information

The 2006 PIERCE QUANTUM has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle components addressed in these recalls. There are no specific owner complaints documented.

Six recalls involve various components and systems including brakes, engine, suspension, electrical software, and power train parts affecting the safety and operation of the vehicle.

• Brake caliper interference. Recall 10V317000 affects 45 vehicles with rear disc brake calipers interfering with automatic tire chain brackets. This may reduce braking performance without warning. Dealers will install new brackets to ensure full caliper actuation. Repairs are free and the recall started in July 2010.
• Engine shutdown risk. Recall 10V195000 involves 827 vehicles with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines that may shut down unexpectedly under certain over temperature conditions. This poses risks to emergency response operations. Dealers will reprogram engine controls to prevent shutdown and enable a warning light. The recall began in May 2010.
• Lower ball joint contamination. Recall 15V615000 covers 910 vehicles with tears in front lower ball joint protective boots allowing contamination. This can cause premature failure and wheel detachment. Dealers will inspect and replace worn ball joints free of charge. The recall started December 2015.
• Upper ball joint contamination. Also under recall 15V615000, the front upper ball joint protective boots may tear leading to similar risks as the lower joints. Inspection and replacement procedures are the same and provided at no cost.
• Aerial device rotation software defect. Recall 19V022000 impacts 994 vehicles where the aerial ladder may rotate unexpectedly during extension. This can cause contact with objects and increase injury risk. Dealers will reprogram the aerial control module free of charge. The recall began February 2019.
• Rear steer axle shaft defect. Recall 17V348000 involves 225 vehicles with rear steer axle shafts not properly heat treated. Shafts may break disabling the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace affected axle shafts at no cost. The recall commenced June 2020.

Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving critical components may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Legal consultation can help clarify potential remedies related to safety defects and persistent vehicle problems.