Pierce Quantum problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 33 recalls on file for the Pierce Quantum (2005–2024).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 33
- Model years
- 20
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Pierce Quantum model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2017 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2016 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2015 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — |
| 2014 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2013 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | — |
| 2012 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2011 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2010 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | — |
| 2009 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | — |
| 2008 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | — |
| 2007 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | — |
| 2006 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2005 Quantum | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — |
Pierce Quantum recalls
Risk: The tires can separate from the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the KAB does not inflate properly, it may not provide the intended protection to the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
Risk: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Risk: If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.
Risk: If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Additionally, the universal joint may separate and the vehicle may not be able to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Risk: The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
Risk: If the headlights flicker and do not provide steady illumination, other drivers may be confused and the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Risk: If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Pierce models
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