Pierce problems, complaints & recalls
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
Owners have filed 5 safety complaints with NHTSA about Pierce vehicles in our database, and Pierce has issued 69 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 69
- Models
- 21
Pierce models with the most complaints
- 2 complaints
- 1 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
- 0 complaints
All Pierce models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Most complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2005–2026 | 2 | 47 | — |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2005–2026 | 1 | 42 | — |
| Pierce Ladder And Platform | 2016–2022 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Pierce Pumper | 2015–2019 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Pierce Commercial | 2005–2024 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Pierce Contender BIG Block | 2010–2012 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Pierce Custom Contender | 2005–2011 | 0 | 6 | — |
| Pierce Dash | 2005–2020 | 0 | 15 | — |
| Pierce Dash CF | 2010–2022 | 0 | 11 | — |
| Pierce F550 | 2022 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Pierce Freightliner | 2016–2023 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Pierce Impel | 2005–2026 | 0 | 32 | — |
| Pierce International | 2020–2023 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Pierce Lance | 2005–2010 | 0 | 6 | — |
| Pierce M2-106 | 2022 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Pierce M2-112 | 2022 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Pierce Pierce | 2009–2010 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Pierce Quantum | 2005–2024 | 0 | 33 | — |
| Pierce Saber | 2005–2025 | 0 | 22 | — |
| Pierce Tanker | 2015–2019 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Pierce Velocity | 2005–2026 | 0 | 48 | — |
Recent Pierce recalls
Risk: A false firm-on-ground indicator light may lead to using the aerial device when the vehicle may shift during aerial operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Steering linkage arm detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The tires can separate from the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Risk: Partially obstructed rear lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Risk: An inability for the platform basket to maintain level can result in the basket tipping, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Cracks can cause instability when an aerial ladder or platform is elevated, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Risk: Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology