2007 PIERCE QUANTUM
9 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
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.
17V348000 May 30, 2017
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
15V615000 Oct 1, 2015
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Lance, Impel, and Quantum vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
Consequence
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. Pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. Ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015... Read more
10V317000 Jul 8, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS INTERFERENCE OCCURS, BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED WITHOUT WARNING AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN BRACKETS. THE NEW BRACKETS PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE FOR THE FULL ACTUATION OF THE DISC BRAKE CALIPERS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN IN JULY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.
10V195000 May 7, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
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 FIL... Read more
Consequence
UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY DETROIT DIESEL AND DETROIT DIESEL WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE BY REPROGRAMMING THE ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC TO ILLUMINATE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WITHOUT REQUESTING ENGINE SHUTDOWN. PLEASE SEE DAIMLER TRUCKS' DEFECT REPORT 10E-005. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN O... Read more
09V341000 Aug 31, 2009
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Defect Description
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEMS. THE SENSOR DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL CAN MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PROTECTION SYSTEM.
Consequence
INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY TO AN OUT OF POSITION OCCUPANT.
Remedy
PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-974-3723.
08V598000 Nov 18, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Defect Description
PIERCE IS RECALLING 15 MY 2007-2008 DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, QUANTUM AND VELOCITY FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR REAR DISC BRAKES AND HENDRICKSON FIREMAAX SUSPENSION. INTERFERENCE WITH THE BRAKE CALIPER ADJUSTER BOLT SLEEVE AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM MAY OCCUR. THIS INTERFERENCE MAY OCCUR IF TH... Read more
Consequence
IF THE ADJUSTER CAN NOT ROTATE, BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE COMPROMISED AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE BOLT SLEEVE AND THE PROPER COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED BY ARVINMERITOR.
08V020000 Jan 15, 2008
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
PIERCE IS WORKING WITH TRW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR (PLEASE SEE 07E101). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008. OWNERS ONTACT TRW AT 765-429-1768 OR PIERCE AT 920-832-3249.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 PIERCE QUANTUM
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 |
| 171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
SB-74B178
Feb 1, 2008
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PIERCE MFGR: A CHANGE IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF CERTAIN CAB DOOR LATCHES MAY HAVE AFFECTED PROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE LATCHING MECHANISM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
SB-74B178
Feb 1, 2008
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
PIERCE MFGR: A CHANGE IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF CERTAIN CAB DOOR LATCHES MAY HAVE AFFECTED PROPER PERFORMANCE OF THE LATCHING MECHANISM. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
PIERCE QUANTUM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PIERCE QUANTUM across all model years (1995, 2024).
191
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
PIERCE QUANTUM - Year by Year
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| 2024 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 13 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 | View |
| 2007 (current) | 9 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |