2010 PIERCE VELOCITY Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 PIERCE VELOCITY has 0 complaints and 22 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and equipment, as reflected in the recall data.
There are multiple recalls affecting various systems including brakes, engine, doors, suspension, electrical, and structural components. These recalls address safety-related defects that could impact vehicle operation or occupant safety.
Recalls- Rear disc brake interference. (NHTSA Recall 10V317000) Affects 45 vehicles. The Meritor Wabco EX225 rear disc brake caliper may interfere with OnSpot automatic tire chain brackets, restricting caliper movement and reducing braking performance. Dealers will install new tire chain brackets free of charge.
- Engine shutdown risk. (NHTSA Recall 10V195000) Affects 827 vehicles equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly if a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected, risking emergency operation interruption. Detroit Diesel will reprogram the engine control logic free of charge.
- Rear brake slack adjuster interference. (NHTSA Recall 10V269000) Affects 14 vehicles. Rear brake slack adjusters may contact tire chain brackets, compromising brake capability. Dealers will install new bracket free of charge.
- Incorrect wheel size. (NHTSA Recall 11V230000) Affects 5 vehicles. Vehicles have 12.25 inch wide wheels with tires requiring 10.5 inch wheels, risking tire bead separation and crash. Dealers will replace wheels and tires free of charge.
- SCBA compartment door latch issue. (NHTSA Recall 11V551000) Affects 59 vehicles. Incorrect door latch orientation can cause SCBA compartment doors to open unexpectedly, risking dislodgment of SCBA cylinders onto the roadway. Dealers will install reinforcement plates free of charge.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) fault. (NHTSA Recall 11V527000) Affects 724 vehicles. ESC may misinterpret oversteering and apply front axle brake, potentially causing deviation from travel path. Dealers will replace ESC control modules free of charge.
- Engine shutdown software flaw. (NHTSA Recall 12V080000) Affects 276 vehicles with Detroit Diesel DD13 engines. Engine shutdown software intended as protection was not disabled for emergency use, causing unexpected shutdowns. Dealers will disable the software free of charge.
- High pressure fuel line issue. (NHTSA Recall 12V311000) Affects 313 vehicles. Fuel line supports may loosen causing fuel line cracking and leaks, presenting fire risk. Service centers will replace fuel line support systems free of charge.
- Inner door handle spring defect. (NHTSA Recall 13V062000) Affects 1,275 vehicles. Springs in inner door handles may allow doors to open inadvertently, risking occupant ejection. Dealers will replace inner door handles free of charge.
- Outer door handle spring defect. (NHTSA Recall 13V214000) Affects 2,006 vehicles. Outer door handle springs may fail to prevent door opening during impacts, risking injuries. Dealers will replace springs free of charge.
- Trailer lighting wiring fault. (NHTSA Recall 13V518000) Affects 349 vehicles. Trailer stop signals override turn signals preventing turn indication on trailer lights, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install new electrical harness free of charge.
- Front lower control arm cracking. (NHTSA Recall 14V660000) Affects 135 vehicles. Front lower control arms may crack and fracture, risking wheel separation. Dealers will inspect and replace control arms as needed free of charge.
- Stokes basket mounting bracket failure. (NHTSA Recall 22V809000) Affects 299 vehicles. Insufficient welding may allow mounting brackets to fail, causing the basket to fall and risk injury. Dealers will replace brackets free of charge.
- Aerial device unexpected rotation. (NHTSA Recall 19V022000) Affects 994 vehicles. Aerial device may unexpectedly rotate right during extension, risking contact with objects and injury. Dealers will reprogram aerial control modules free of charge.
- Flashlight battery overheating. (NHTSA Recall 16V186000) Affects 36 vehicles equipped with certain Pelican flashlights. Lithium ion battery packs may overheat, increasing fire risk. Owners will be instructed to inspect and may receive replacement battery packs free of charge.
- Rear steer axle shaft heat treatment defect. (NHTSA Recall 17V348000) Affects 225 vehicles with electric all-steer rear option. Axle shafts may break due to improper heat treatment, risking vehicle disablement. Dealers will replace affected axle shafts free of charge.
- Aerial device bracket detachment. (NHTSA Recall 18V463000) Affects 17 vehicles. Limited retraction brackets on aerial devices may detach and fall, causing hazard. Dealers will install additional mounting hardware free of charge.
Owners of 2010 PIERCE VELOCITY vehicles dealing with repeated repairs related to these defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney specializing in lemon law may help clarify those options.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
17
Total Recalls
7599
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
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.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
349 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
Risk: The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
2006 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Velocity, Impel, and Dash CF emergency vehicles manufactured June 6, 2007, through May 31, 2013. The springs in the outer door handles are not of sufficient stiffness to prevent inadvertent door opening in certain impacts. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the weak springs may allow the door to open and possibly fail to contain emergency personnel or equipment, increasing the risk of injury.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
1275 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently.
Risk: If the door inadvertently opens while the vehicle is in motion, the occupants may fall out and suffer personal injury.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
313 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 28, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA 2007 AND EPA 2010 DIESEL ENGINES. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
276 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 ARROW XT, DASH CF, QUANTUM AND VELOCITY EMERCENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 8, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA 2010 ENGINES. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
Risk: IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
724 vehicles affected
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING (PIERCE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 ARROW XTAND VELOCITY, MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 CUSTOM CONTENDER, IMPEL, QUANTUM AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 SABER EMERGENCY TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Risk: IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
59 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
PIERCE MANUFACTURING (PIERCE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005, 2008-2011 ARROW XT, CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, QUANTUM, SABER, AND VELOCITY 75 FOOT HAL (HEAVY ALUMINUM LADDER) FIRE APPARATUS BODIES VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 17,2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2011, THAT MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DUAL SCBA CYLINDER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS. THESE COMPARTMENTS EXTEND INBOARD HORIZONTALLY FROM THE SIDE OF THE REAR BODY. THE SCBA COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH ORIENTATION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO ACCIDENTALLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DOOR MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE TO THE DRIVER.
Risk: IF THE DOOR OPENS, THE SCBA CYLINDERS MAY FALL OUT OF THE COMPARTMENT AND ONTO THE ROADWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
5 vehicles affected
WHEELS
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 ARROW XT AND VELOCITY FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 30, 2009, THROUGH MARCH 15, 2011. THE FRONT AXLE OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MICHELIN 365/70R22.5 XZA TIRES INSTALLED ON 12.25 INCH WIDE WHEELS. THESE TIRES REQUIRE 10.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Risk: THE WIDER 12.25 INCH WHEEL MAY CAUSE THE TIRE BEAD TO SEPARATE FROM THE RIM. THIS TIRE BEAD SEPARATION CAN CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
14 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2010 ARROW XT, QUANTUM, AND VELOCITY EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 11, 2009, THROUGH MAY 20, 2010. THE REAR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN BRACKETS. THE INTERFERENCE OCCURS AT NEAR FULL STROKE OF THE SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO THE VARYING AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER MOVEMENT, THE SLACK ADJUSTER MAY CONTACT THE TIRE CHAIN BRACKET.
Risk: IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, THE BRAKE CAPABILITY MAY BE COMPROMISED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
827 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 ARROW XT, DASH, LANCE, QUANTUM, AND VELOCITY EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINES. THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION IS DETECTED.
Risk: UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
2010 PIERCE VELOCITY
45 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 ARROW XT, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, QUANTUM, AND VELOCITY FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 11, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 16, 2010 AND EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO EX225 REAR DISC BRAKES AND ONSPOT AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAINS. THE MERITOR WABCO EX225 REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ONSPOT AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN BRACKETS. THIS INTERFERENCE MAY RESTRICT THE CALIPER FROM FULL MOVEMENT.
Risk: IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED WITHOUT WARNING AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Complaints
No complaints found.