NHTSA Recall History
Pierce Manufacturing Safety Recalls
Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by Pierce Manufacturing — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
⚠ 1 active Do Not Drive recall — see below
About Pierce Manufacturing recalls
Pierce Manufacturing has issued 113 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 33 years (from 1987 to 2026), affecting an estimated 53,910 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Electrical System, Steering, Exterior Lighting. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.
Defect Categories
Most-recalled components
The vehicle systems behind most Pierce Manufacturing safety recalls.
Electrical System 11 recalls
Steering 10 recalls
Exterior Lighting 6 recalls
Suspension 6 recalls
Power Train 6 recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling 6 recalls
Recall History
Pierce Manufacturing recalls by year
Browse 113 recalls across 33 years. Most recent first.
2026 2 recalls
2024 4 recalls
Recall 24V905000
Pierce Manufacturing
Incompatible tires and wheels/fmvss 120
N/A · 8 affected · Dec 2, 2024
Recall 24V147000
Pierce Manufacturing
Overloaded electrical system may cause fire
N/A · 15 affected · Feb 26, 2024
Recall 24V127000
Pierce Manufacturing
Bumper may partially obstruct rear lights/fmvss108
Exterior Lighting · 4 affected · Feb 21, 2024
Recall 24V012000
Pierce Manufacturing
Overloaded electrical system may cause fire
Electrical System · 248 affected · Jan 10, 2024
2023 3 recalls
Recall 23V823000
Pierce Manufacturing
Improperly secured electrical connector
Electrical System · 314 affected · Dec 7, 2023
Recall 23V407000
Pierce Manufacturing
Stabilizer beams may develop cracks
N/A · 5 affected · Jun 6, 2023
Recall 23V096000
Pierce Manufacturing
Aerial ladder basket handrail may detach
Equipment · 64 affected · Feb 17, 2023
2022 6 recalls
Recall 22V892000
Pierce Manufacturing
Tie rod clamp failure
Steering · 17 affected · Dec 2, 2022
Recall 22V809000
Pierce Manufacturing
Insufficiently welded stokes basket brackets
Equipment · 299 affected · Oct 27, 2022
Recall 22V596000
Pierce Manufacturing
Loss of vehicle lighting
N/A · 10 affected · Aug 8, 2022
Recall 22V590000
Pierce Manufacturing
Steering gear assembled incorrectly
N/A · 514 affected · Aug 5, 2022
Recall 22V116000
Pierce Manufacturing
Improperly crimped lifting cable
N/A · 1 affected · Mar 1, 2022
Recall 22V032000
Pierce Manufacturing
Fuel tubes may crack and leak fuel
Fuel System, Diesel · 243 affected · Jan 26, 2022
2021 3 recalls
Recall 21V394000
Pierce Manufacturing
High pressure fuel rail assembly may leak fuel
Fuel System, Diesel · 2,416 affected · May 26, 2021
Recall 21V222000
Pierce Manufacturing
Rear led lights too bright/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 4 affected · Mar 30, 2021
Recall 21V006000
Pierce Manufacturing
Wireless controller sleep mode disabled
N/A · 3 affected · Jan 13, 2021
2020 2 recalls
2019 4 recalls
Recall 19V630000
Pierce Manufacturing
Front axle insufficiently lubricated
Suspension · 1 affected · Aug 28, 2019
Recall 19V562000
Pierce Manufacturing
Knee air bags cushions may not properly inflate
N/A · 174 affected · Jul 31, 2019
Recall 19V280000
Pierce Manufacturing
Brake light may randomly illuminate/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 4 affected · Apr 9, 2019
Recall 19V022000
Pierce Manufacturing
Aerial device may rotate unintentionally
Electrical System · 994 affected · Jan 2, 2019
2018 3 recalls
Recall 18V756000
Pierce Manufacturing
Brake light may randomly illuminate/fmvss 108
Exterior Lighting · 717 affected · Oct 26, 2018
Recall 18V463000
Pierce Manufacturing
Limited retraction bracket may fall from aerial
N/A · 17 affected · Jul 11, 2018
Recall 18V050000
Pierce Manufacturing
Water pressure relief valve may open
N/A · 123 affected · Jan 11, 2018
2017 4 recalls
Recall 17V570000
Pierce Manufacturing
Tie rod may loosen
N/A · 56 affected · Sep 14, 2017
Recall 17V455000
Pierce Manufacturing
Fire truck may not pump water in cold temperatures
N/A · 65 affected · Jul 18, 2017
Recall 17V349000
Pierce Manufacturing
Improperly torqued sway bar fasteners
N/A · 29 affected · May 31, 2017
Recall 17V348000
Pierce Manufacturing
Rear steer axle shaft not properly heat treated
Power Train · 225 affected · May 30, 2017
2016 8 recalls
Recall 16V923000
Pierce Manufacturing
Starter motor may be damaged by cab bracket
Electrical System · 23 affected · Dec 22, 2016
Recall 16V585000
Pierce Manufacturing
Transmission may not switch from road to pump mode
Power Train · 470 affected · Aug 5, 2016
Recall 16V551000
Pierce Manufacturing
Hydraulic fluid may leak from aerial device pump
N/A · 8 affected · Jul 22, 2016
Recall 16V546000
Pierce Manufacturing
Missing side marker lamps/fmvss 108
N/A · 8 affected · Jul 21, 2016
Recall 16V390000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pump strainer could fail due to weak soldering
N/A · 114 affected · Jun 1, 2016
Recall 16V186000
Pierce Manufacturing
Flashlight battery pack may overheat
N/A · 36 affected · Apr 1, 2016
Recall 16V148000
Pierce Manufacturing
Coolant leak into passenger compartment
Electrical System · 267 affected · Mar 10, 2016
Recall 16V123000
Pierce Manufacturing
Drive shaft cap may not be properly tightened
Power Train · 239 affected · Mar 2, 2016
2015 6 recalls
Recall 15V760000
Pierce Manufacturing
Unexpected pressure surge to fire hose
N/A · 186 affected · Nov 16, 2015
Recall 15V706000
Pierce Manufacturing
Driveshaft may disconnect
Power Train · 5 affected · Oct 26, 2015
Recall 15V615000
Pierce Manufacturing
Ball joint contamination causing premature wear
Suspension · 910 affected · Oct 1, 2015
Recall 15V516000
Pierce Manufacturing
Driveshaft separation
Power Train · 191 affected · Aug 13, 2015
Recall 15V511000
Pierce Manufacturing
Headlamps may flicker in cold temperatures
Exterior Lighting · 12 affected · Aug 12, 2015
Do Not Drive 15V174000
Pierce Manufacturing
Rear leaf spring spacer block may fracture
Suspension · 8 affected · Mar 25, 2015
2014 3 recalls
Recall 14V778000
Pierce Manufacturing
Accelerator return springs may fail prematurely
Vehicle Speed Control · 185 affected · Dec 8, 2014
Recall 14V660000
Pierce Manufacturing
Lower control arm may fracture
Suspension · 135 affected · Oct 21, 2014
Recall 14V243000
Pierce Manufacturing
Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209
N/A · 150 affected · May 13, 2014
2013 6 recalls
Recall 13V518000
Pierce Manufacturing
Trailer turn signals may not function
N/A · 349 affected · Oct 22, 2013
Recall 13V525000
Pierce Manufacturing
Cab tilt cylinder mounts
N/A · 3,115 affected · Oct 22, 2013
Recall 13V435000
Pierce Manufacturing
Parking brake may not activate
N/A · 22 affected · Sep 17, 2013
Recall 13V359000
Pierce Manufacturing
Wheelchair lift armored cable short circuit
N/A · 1 affected · Aug 13, 2013
Recall 13V214000
Pierce Manufacturing
Door handle spring stiffness/fmvss 206
Structure · 2,006 affected · May 17, 2013
Recall 13V062000
Pierce Manufacturing
Doors may open unexpectedly
N/A · 1,275 affected · Feb 25, 2013
2012 3 recalls
Recall 12V523000
Pierce Manufacturing
Engine software may cause water pressure surge
Electrical System · 9 affected · Oct 31, 2012
Recall 12V311000
Pierce Manufacturing
High pressure fuel line support
Engine And Engine Cooling · 313 affected · Jun 29, 2012
Recall 12V080000
Pierce Manufacturing
Emergency vehicle engine shutdown
Engine And Engine Cooling · 276 affected · Feb 28, 2012
2011 7 recalls
Recall 11V551000
Pierce Manufacturing
Dual scba cylinder compartment door
Structure · 59 affected · Nov 10, 2011
Recall 11V527000
Pierce Manufacturing
Electronic stability control system module
N/A · 724 affected · Nov 1, 2011
Recall 11V422000
Pierce Manufacturing
V-band clamp assembly
N/A · 18 affected · Aug 17, 2011
Recall 11V384000
Pierce Manufacturing
Fuel tank strap
N/A · 6,803 affected · Jul 26, 2011
Recall 11V255000
Pierce Manufacturing
Accelerator pedal
Vehicle Speed Control · 5,022 affected · Apr 26, 2011
Recall 11V230000
Pierce Manufacturing
Incorrect inch wheel installation
N/A · 5 affected · Apr 5, 2011
Recall 11V097000
Pierce Manufacturing
Air cleaner bracket/caterpillar
N/A · 108 affected · Feb 14, 2011
2010 7 recalls
Recall 10V425000
Pierce Manufacturing
Battery switch
Electrical System · 55 affected · Sep 21, 2010
Recall 10V423000
Pierce Manufacturing
Steering gear mounting bracket
N/A · 2,652 affected · Sep 21, 2010
Recall 10V317000
Pierce Manufacturing
Disc brake caliper automatic tire chain bracket
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 45 affected · Jul 8, 2010
Recall 10V300000
Pierce Manufacturing
Drop down hose tray
Structure · 25 affected · Jun 28, 2010
Recall 10V302000
Pierce Manufacturing
Steel wheel lug nut loosening
Wheels · 273 affected · Jun 28, 2010
Recall 10V269000
Pierce Manufacturing
Brake slack adjuster interference/tire chain
Service Brakes, Air · 14 affected · Jun 16, 2010
Recall 10V195000
Pierce Manufacturing
Unexpected engine shutdown
N/A · 827 affected · May 7, 2010
2009 6 recalls
Recall 09V389000
Pierce Manufacturing
Electronic control module/possible engine fire
N/A · 131 affected · Oct 6, 2009
Recall 09V341000
Pierce Manufacturing
Side-roll air bags/inadvertent deployment
Air Bags · 28 affected · Aug 31, 2009
Recall 09V238000
Pierce Manufacturing
Scba cylinder storage compartments
Structure · 466 affected · Jun 25, 2009
Recall 09V203000
Pierce Manufacturing
Steering angle sensor/meritor wabco
N/A · 185 affected · Jun 8, 2009
Recall 09V137000
Pierce Manufacturing
Fmvss 206/door latches
Latches/locks/linkages · 257 affected · Apr 28, 2009
Recall 09V105000
Pierce Manufacturing
Battery box
Electrical System · 167 affected · Apr 1, 2009
2008 6 recalls
Recall 08V598000
Pierce Manufacturing
Rear disc brake/arvinmeritor/hendrickson firemaax
Service Brakes, Air · 15 affected · Nov 18, 2008
Recall 08V591000
Pierce Manufacturing
Wheel end studs/arvinmeritor
Power Train · 3 affected · Nov 14, 2008
Recall 08V574000
Pierce Manufacturing
Ard extension pipes/caterpillar
Engine And Engine Cooling · 76 affected · Oct 31, 2008
Recall 08V555000
Pierce Manufacturing
Cracked fuel pump outlet plug/caterpillar
Engine And Engine Cooling · 2 affected · Oct 20, 2008
Recall 08V274000
Pierce Manufacturing
Steering column/trw
Steering · 2,372 affected · Jun 20, 2008
Recall 08V020000
Pierce Manufacturing
Steering gear/trw
Steering · 22 affected · Jan 15, 2008
2007 1 recall
2006 1 recall
2005 5 recalls
Recall 05V351000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pedestal seat mounting
N/A · 90 affected · Aug 10, 2005
Recall 05V355000
Pierce Manufacturing
Brake hose chafing
Service Brakes, Air · 150 affected · Aug 10, 2005
Recall 05V220000
Pierce Manufacturing
Fracture suspension beam/holland/neway
N/A · 49 affected · May 12, 2005
Recall 05V072000
Pierce Manufacturing
Suspension seat tethers
N/A · 1,600 affected · Mar 4, 2005
Recall 05V071000
Pierce Manufacturing
Tie rod clamps/arvinmeritor/urresko
Steering · 3 affected · Mar 1, 2005
2004 2 recalls
2003 3 recalls
Recall 03V524000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/fan hub mounting bolts
Engine And Engine Cooling · 9 affected · Dec 15, 2003
Recall 03V380000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/tie rod
Steering · 202 affected · Oct 8, 2003
Recall 03V043000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/harrison hydra-gen generator pumps
Electrical System · 13 affected · Feb 12, 2003
2002 3 recalls
Recall 02V294000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/steering
N/A · 19 affected · Nov 6, 2002
Recall 02V037007
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/arvinmeritor/tie rod assembly (20edl)
Steering · 54 affected · Oct 8, 2002
Recall 02V048001
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/federal signal/fire-ray strobe lights
Exterior Lighting · 45 affected · Jan 22, 2002
2001 5 recalls
Recall 01V370000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/alternator cable routing
Electrical System · 17 affected · Dec 13, 2001
Recall 01V322004
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/throttle control/accelerator pedal
Vehicle Speed Control · 54 affected · Dec 11, 2001
Recall 01V151000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/fuel tank step covers
Fuel System, Gasoline · 800 affected · May 9, 2001
Recall 01V137000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/air valve
Service Brakes, Air · 1,046 affected · Apr 17, 2001
Recall 01V113000
Pierce Manufacturing
Pierce/oshkosh/all-steer steering system
Suspension · 147 affected · Apr 2, 2001
1997 1 recall
1996 2 recalls
1995 1 recall
1994 1 recall
1992 1 recall
1990 2 recalls
1989 1 recall
Pierce Manufacturing Recall FAQ
Common questions about Pierce Manufacturing safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.
How many recalls has Pierce Manufacturing issued?
Pierce Manufacturing has issued 113 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 53,910 vehicles since 1987. The most recent recall was reported 2026-04-06.
How do I check if my Pierce Manufacturing vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from Pierce Manufacturing and any sub-brand or component supplier.
Are Pierce Manufacturing recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including Pierce Manufacturing must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.
Does Pierce Manufacturing have any "Do Not Drive" recalls?
Yes — 1 Pierce Manufacturing recall carry a NHTSA "Do Not Drive" warning, meaning the affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Look for the red Do Not Drive badge on individual recall cards below.
Which Pierce Manufacturing components are most commonly recalled?
The top recalled components for Pierce Manufacturing are: Electrical System (11), Steering (10), Exterior Lighting (6), Suspension (6), Power Train (6). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.
Where does this Pierce Manufacturing recall data come from?
All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with Pierce Manufacturing.