2018 PIERCE QUANTUM
6 recalls, 0 complaints - 2 TSBs
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
21V394000 May 26, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on June 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
20V571000 Sep 22, 2020
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.
Consequence
Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
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.
18V756000 Oct 26, 2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal... Read more
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 PIERCE QUANTUM
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
SB_654
Dec 19, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Detroit recently released an ACM software update v7.61.2.0 to address high occurrences of Selective Catalyst Reduction Closed Loop Control at Maximum Limit faults on Pierce apparatus with MY2016 a?? 2022 Detroit engines. The updated softwa
SB_654
Dec 19, 2023
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Detroit recently released an ACM software update v7.61.2.0 to address high occurrences of Selective Catalyst Reduction Closed Loop Control at Maximum Limit faults on Pierce apparatus with MY2016 a?? 2022 Detroit engines. The updated softwa
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 (current) | 6 | 0 | |
| 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 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 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 |