TSB: PIERCE ARROW, ARROW XT, COMMERCIAL, DASH, DASH CF, ENFORCER, IMPEL, QUANTUM, SABER, VELOCITY (2013–2014)

Bulletin Dealer Notificat — August 15, 2014

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDDealer Notificat
ManufacturerPIERCE
ModelsARROW, ARROW XT, COMMERCIAL, DASH, DASH CF, ENFORCER, IMPEL, QUANTUM, SABER, VELOCITY
Model Years2013–2014
Date IssuedAugust 15, 2014
Date Added to NHTSAJune 14, 2021
ComponentPOWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
Vehicles Affected54 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

Field Update Notice #74B253 Hercules CAFS Hydraulic Hose. Pierce has ddetermined some vehicles built with the Hercules CAFS m;ay have had an incorrect hydraulic hose installed.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
PIERCE ARROW XT 2014 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE ARROW XT 2014 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE ARROW XT 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE DASH 2014 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE DASH 2014 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE DASH 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE DASH CF 2014 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE DASH CF 2014 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE DASH CF 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE ENFORCER 2014 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE ENFORCER 2014 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE ENFORCER 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE IMPEL 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE IMPEL 2014 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE IMPEL 2014 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE QUANTUM 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE QUANTUM 2014 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE QUANTUM 2014 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE SABER 2014 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE SABER 2014 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE SABER 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE VELOCITY 2014 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE VELOCITY 2014 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE VELOCITY 2014 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE ARROW 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE ARROW 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE ARROW 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE ARROW XT 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE ARROW XT 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE ARROW XT 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE COMMERCIAL 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE COMMERCIAL 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE COMMERCIAL 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE DASH 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE DASH 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE DASH 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE DASH CF 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE DASH CF 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE DASH CF 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE ENFORCER 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE ENFORCER 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE ENFORCER 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE IMPEL 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE IMPEL 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE IMPEL 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE QUANTUM 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE QUANTUM 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE QUANTUM 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE SABER 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE SABER 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE SABER 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
PIERCE VELOCITY 2013 350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE VELOCITY 2013 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PIERCE VELOCITY 2013 101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS

Related PIERCE Recalls

CampaignModelYearComponentSummary
ARROW XT 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforc...
ENFORCER 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforc...
VELOCITY 2021 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforc...
VELOCITY 2022 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforc...
IMPEL 2017 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforc...

What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized PIERCE dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (Dealer Notificat) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.