2015 PIERCE ENFORCER
15 recalls, 0 complaints - 13 TSBs
26V217000 Apr 6, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity 107’ ladder and 110’ platform aerial firetrucks equipped with a single rear axle. The firm-on-ground system light may remain illuminated after the rear stabilizer loses contact with the ground.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Pierce will provide instructions on how to update the vehicle software and perform an aerial device functional check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
22V809000 Oct 27, 2022
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B323.
22V032000 Jan 26, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
Consequence
A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer servi... Read more
19V022000 Jan 2, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B295.
18V463000 Jul 11, 2018
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
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 fa... Read more
Consequence
If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install additional hardware to mount the limited retraction bracket, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B290.
18V050000 Jan 11, 2018
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial emergency vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, ... Read more
Consequence
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products at 1-800-533-3569. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B287.
17V570000 Sep 14, 2017
STEERING
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on ... Read more
17V349000 May 31, 2017
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the T3 rear steer option. The affected vehicles have a rear sway bar that may detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly torque the sway bar fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
16V585000 Aug 5, 2016
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This ... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Piece will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B277.
16V551000 Jul 22, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured April 12, 2016, to May 31, 2016, equipped with aerial devices. The affected vehicles may have a plastic plug installed in an unused port in the hydraulic pump for the aerial d... Read more
Consequence
The inoperable aerial device can increase the risk of injury if the operator needs to move away from a hazardous situation or it may impede the safety mission.
Remedy
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the plastic plug with a metal plug, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B276.
16V390000 Jun 1, 2016
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 24, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake s... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3... Read more
16V148000 Mar 10, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Enforcer and Saber emergency vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2014, through February 3, 2016. The clamps on the heater hose may have been improperly installed allowing engine coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.
Consequence
If coolant leaks into the passenger compartment, it may contact electrical components causing a shorting of circuits and a loss of function of features controlled by those circuits, including loss of power to vehicle which may result in a stall and increase the risk of a crash. The hot coolant may ... Read more
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamp installation. Any improperly installed clamps will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B269.
15V706000 Oct 26, 2015
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Velocity, Enforcer, and Saber vehicles manufactured November 20, 2014, to September 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with front drive axles whose hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tigh... Read more
Consequence
If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B266.
15V516000 Aug 13, 2015
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash CF, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from November 3, 2014, through July 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may bend or twist possibly causing it disconne... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a stronger driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B265.
15V174000 Mar 25, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015 Saber, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 23, 2015. The rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block may crack and fracture.
Consequence
If the leaf spring spacer block fractures, the pieces may become a road hazard. If the entire spacer block separates from the vehicle, the alignment of the rear axle may suddenly shift. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cast iron spring spacer block with a machined steel spring spacer block, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 PIERCE ENFORCER
13 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 121400 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
SB_588.4
Jul 25, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the Midwest Climate Control (MCC) HVAC system.
SB_588.4
Jul 25, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the Midwest Climate Control (MCC) HVAC system.
SB_588
Jan 5, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the MCC HVAC system.
SB_588
Jan 5, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the MCC HVAC system.
PB_593_03.02.202
Mar 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The lower coolant tube clamp bracket (Pierce P/N 2953062) has been redesigned and older versions should be replaced with Pierce P/N 4107662.
WB 19
Dec 12, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Warranty bulletin discussing condensation in LED headlamps produced by JW Speaker. Per supplier, condensation in headlamp with not impact performance or operation of the headlamp.
FUN-74-B-261
Sep 18, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
FUN-74B261
Sep 8, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE: WHERE ENGINE TUNNEL MEETS FRONT OF CAB, REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED IN THAT AREA, ALONG WITH SPACERS BETWEEN BOTTOM OF CAB AND LOCKDOWN CAB ASSEMBLY. MODEL SABER FR, ENFORCER. *PE
Service Bulletin
Jan 16, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
LED Headlight Part Numbers and Install Instructions
Service Bulletin
Jan 16, 2015
121400 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
LED Headlight Part Numbers and Install Instructions
Service Bulletin
Dec 11, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Saber FR and Enforcer Door Switch and DNMT Service Manual
Service Bulletin
Dec 11, 2014
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Saber FR and Enforcer Door Switch and DNMT Service Manual
Service Bulletin
Dec 11, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Saber FR and Enforcer Door Switch and DNMT Service Manual
PIERCE ENFORCER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PIERCE ENFORCER across all model years (1998, 2026).
210
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
PIERCE ENFORCER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 | View |
| 2015 (current) | 15 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 11 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |