Model year record

2018 PIERCE Enforcer

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V217000

Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder

Component
Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
674
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-06
Owners notified
2026-04-28

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V096000

Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder

Component
Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
64
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-17
Owners notified
2023-03-16

Defect description

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 interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.

Safety risk

A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will install new basket handrail hinge pegs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B326.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V809000

Structure: critical fasteners

Component
Structure: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
299
Reported to NHTSA
2022-10-27
Owners notified
2022-11-14

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.

Safety risk

The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V032000

Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
243
Reported to NHTSA
2022-01-26
Owners notified
2022-03-11

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.

Safety risk

A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 service at 1-888-974-3723.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V394000

Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
2,416
Reported to NHTSA
2021-05-26
Owners notified
2022-01-24

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V222000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-30
Owners notified
2021-05-05

Defect description

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles equipped with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The rear LED lights may be too bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V571000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
405
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-22
Owners notified
2020-10-20

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.

Safety risk

Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V022000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
994
Reported to NHTSA
2019-01-02
Owners notified
2019-02-28

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V756000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
717
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-26
Owners notified
2019-03-04

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 has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.