Pierce Impel recalls
NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the Pierce Impel; the most recent was received 2026-04-06 (Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/Crane/Ladder). 1 came with a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning.
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
All Pierce Impel campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V217000 | 2026-04-06 | Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/Crane/Ladder | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity 107â ladder and 110â platform aerial firetrucks equipped with a single rear axle. The firm-on-ground system light m… |
| 26V060000 | 2026-02-02 | Steering › Linkages | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2025 Velocity, Saber, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT vehicles. The steering linkage arm bolt may come loose, resulting in the steering linkage arm detaching from the stee… |
| 23V096000 | 2023-02-17 | Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/Crane/Ladder | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may in… |
| 22V590000 | 2022-08-05 | Steering | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture… |
| 21V394000 | 2021-05-26 | Fuel System, Diesel › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail | 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… |
| 21V006000 | 2021-01-13 | Equipment | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling 2020 Arrow XT, Impel, and Enforcer vehicles equipped with battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller units used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in… |
| 20V571000 | 2020-09-22 | Equipment | 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 op… |
| 20V120000 | 2020-02-28 | Equipment | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity Emergency fire emergency vehicles built with a 107 foot or 110 foot aerial device. A rectangular tube in the upper mid-… |
| 19V562000 | 2019-07-31 | Air Bags | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to improper manufacturing, the passenger-side knee air bag (KAB) may not properly inflate durin… |
| 19V022000 | 2019-01-02 | Electrical System › Software | 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… |
| 18V756000 | 2018-10-26 | Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights | 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 specifi… |
| 18V463000 | 2018-07-11 | Structure | 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 retract… |
| 17V570000 | 2017-09-14 | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly | 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 st… |
| 17V455000 | 2017-07-18 | Equipment | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with Hale Pump Interlock Module Kits. The Hale interlock pressure switch can fail after p… |
| 16V585000 | 2016-08-05 | Power Train › Manual Transmission | 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 eq… |
| 16V551000 | 2016-07-22 | Equipment | 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 … |
| 16V390000 | 2016-06-01 | Equipment | 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 p… |
| 16V123000 | 2016-03-02 | Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2016 Arrow-XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire and emergency vehicles manufactured October 13, 2015, to February 9, 2016. The fastene… |
| 15V760000 | 2015-11-16 | Equipment | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Arrow XT, Quantum, Velocity, Impel, and Saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire h… |
| 15V615000 | 2015-10-01 | Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint | 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… |
| 15V174000 | 2015-03-25 | Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly Do Not Drive | 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 crac… |
| 14V660000 | 2014-10-21 | Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pierce Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow XT emergency vehicles manufactured November 11, 2009, to April 23, 2013, and equipped with TAK-… |
| 14V243000 | 2014-05-13 | Seat Belts | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013 Arrow XT, Dash CF, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured October 2013 through January 2014, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When t… |
| 13V518000 | 2013-10-22 | Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal | Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector ci… |
| 13V214000 | 2013-05-17 | Structure › Body › Door | Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Velocity, Impel, and Dash CF emergency vehicles manufactured June 6, 2007, through May 31, 2013. The springs in the outer door handles are not … |
| 13V062000 | 2013-02-25 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Velocity and Impel fire trucks manufactured from June 6, 2007, through October 30, 2010. The springs inside the inner door handles may allow the door to open inadvertently… |
| 11V551000 | 2011-11-10 | Structure › Body › Door | Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehi… |
| 11V527000 | 2011-11-01 | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 arrow xtand velocity, model year 2008-2011 custom contender, impel, quantum and model year 2009-2011 saber emergency trucks, equipped with meritor w… |
| 11V422000 | 2011-08-17 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Pierce is recalling certain model year 2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash cf, impel, saber, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from january 24, 2011, through april 19, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isx,… |
| 10V423000 | 2010-09-21 | Steering | Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008. The steering gear bra… |
| 10V317000 | 2010-07-08 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper | 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 r… |
| 10V300000 | 2010-06-28 | Structure › Body › Bumpers | Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. These trucks may be equ… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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