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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2007 PIERCE Enforcer?
- There are 17 recall(s) for the 2007 PIERCE Enforcer, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 138656 [USA]: 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.
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. 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. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 129116 [USA]: If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
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 fall to the ground. 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. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 121558 [USA]: Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. 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. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 114843 [USA]: The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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. 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. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b267. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 99580 [USA]: If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Pierce manufacturing inc. (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 enforcer and model year 2000-2010 dash, lance, and arrow xt vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates. pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on january 6, 2014. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74b240. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 77084 [USA]: If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1999-2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer fire apparatus manufactured from june 22, 1999, through may 12, 2008, and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. After repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the pedal to move closer to the floor. If the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position. dealers will remove the existing accelerator arm and install a redesigned pedal arm free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. pierce safety recall no. 74b215.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
Recall 68202 [USA]: Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
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 bracket may fracture and break. If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle. pierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. The safety recall began on october 12, 2010. Owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket prior to each trip. The remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723. pierce safety recall no. 74b207.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
Recall 80741 [USA]: If this interference occurs, braking performance may be reduced without warning and a crash may occur.
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 disc brake caliper may interfere with the onspot automatic tire chain brackets. This interference may restrict the caliper from full movement. 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. pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
Recall 86300 [USA]: If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. potential injury to people and property may occur. the sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.
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 equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. a new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .
Recall 84989 [USA]: If the adjuster can not rotate, brake performance may be compromised and a crash may occur.
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 the right hand and left hand brake components were assembled on the wrong side of the axle. The adjuster bolt is designed to rotate as the brake pads wear. If the sleeve becomes damaged, the sleeve may prevent the adjuster from rotating. dealers will adjust the bolt sleeve and the proper components free of charge. All owners have been notified by arvinmeritor. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 74767 [USA]: 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.
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. 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. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
Recall 2020240 [Canada]: Structure
Issue: on certain aerial fire trucks, the ladder could rotate unexpectedly to the right when it is being extended due to an error with the control module. Safety risk: a ladder that moves unexpectedly could create an increased risk of injury. Corrective actions: pierce has repaired all affected fire trucks.
Recall 2020239 [Canada]: Structure
Issue: on certain aerial fire trucks, the bracket that limits the travel of the ladder could loosen over time and separate from the ladder. As a result, the bracket could fall to the ground. Safety risk: a bracket that falls from a ladder could create a risk of injury. Corrective actions: pierce has repaired all affected fire trucks.
Recall 2016072 [Canada]: Steering
On certain fire trucks, a defect in the ball joint boots could allow corrosion to form in the joint, leading to accelerated wear. This could cause premature ball joint failure, potentially resulting in a loss of steering control which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will inspect the ball joints and repair as necessary.
Recall 2013385 [Canada]: Structure
On certain trucks, the trunnion ears on the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fail while the cab is being raised or lowered for vehicle servicing or maintenance. This would allow the cab to drop until the safety flow velocity fuses engage and stop cab movement. A person in the path of the moving cab may be injured as a result. Correction: dealers will install safety signs instructing operators to stand clear of cab while it is being tilted.
Recall 2011173 [Canada]: Engine
On certain fire trucks, after repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the foot pedal to move closer to the floor. If the pedal arm bends far enough, the foot pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position. An accelerator pedal stuck at full throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could result in a loss of control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the accelerator pedal arm with a redesigned version.
Recall 2010319 [Canada]: Steering
On certain vehicles equipped with a non-independent front suspension, the steering gear bracket may fracture and break. If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle, without warning, and cause a crash. Correction: a new steering gear mounting bracket will be installed.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
SB_588.4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the midwest climate control (mcc) hvac system.
SB_588 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Addressing fault codes and upgrades to the mcc hvac system.
PB_593_03.02.202 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The lower coolant tube clamp bracket (pierce p/n 2953062) has been redesigned and older versions should be replaced with pierce p/n 4107662.
Known Recall Investigations
Williams controls accelerator pedals investigation # EQ11003
On april 26, 2011, pierce manufacturing, inc. (pierce) notified the nhtsa that it had decided certain pierce fire trucks, manufactured between june 22, 1999, and may 12, 2008, contain a safety related defect. Pierce stated that certain model year 1999 through 2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer vehicles contain a williams controls, inc. (williams controls) suspended electronic accelerator pedal that may become bent after repeated use with excessive force. If the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position. If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash. This issue was assigned recall number 11v-255.On may 12, 2011, rmd mailed an information request (ir) letter to williams controls requesting a list of customers who purchased the same or similar defective accelerator pedals.Williams controls responded to rmds ir letter on june 9, 2011 with a list those companies who purchased the same accelerator pedal.The list was submitted to nhtsas office of the chief counsel under a request for confidentiality.Williams controls response letter outlined several key points.First, it was noted that these pedals, item number 131507, are generic parts that are purchased by engineering staffs in accordance with their own specifications.According to williams controls, pierce modified their purchased pedals post-purchase and this modification reduced the strength of the accelerator pedal assembly.Also, williams controls stated that it has, "never had a warranty claim or other notice, other than by pierce on their modified pedal, due to lever arm permanent deformation for item number 131507."while williams controls submitted a list of companies that purchased item number 131507, it noted that it did not sell the same or similar defective pedal assemblies to any company as the subject pedals were modified by pierce.This equipment query is satisfied as, because of modifications not conducted by the pedal manufacturer, the same or similar pedals were not sold to other vehicle manufacturers and no other vehicles should be affected.However, rmd will continue to monitor recall activity to see if any similar issues are found in other manufacturers vehicles.This eq is closed.