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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2012 PIERCE Quantum?
- There are 13 recall(s) for the 2012 PIERCE Quantum, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 241195 [USA]: The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
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. 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. 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.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 138687 [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 129135 [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 125222 [USA]: If the sway bar detaches, the vehicle may sway more during steering maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2012-2017 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, quantum, and velocity fire trucks equipped with the t3 rear steer option. The affected vehicles have a rear sway bar that may detach from the vehicle. pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace and properly torque the sway bar fasteners, free of charge. The recall began on july 11, 2017. 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 121583 [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 106543 [USA]: If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 arrow-xt, quantum, and velocity vehicles manufactured from october 30, 2010, through january 24, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with pelican 9410l flashlights, part number 9410-021-245 or 9410-021-110, with lithium ion battery packs which may overheat. pierce will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the flashlight and battery pack, and if necessary, to request a replacement battery pack from pelican products, free of charge. The recall began on april 18, 2016. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000. Pierce's recall number for this campaign is 74b271. 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 106994 [USA]: If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
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-4 front independent suspensions. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack and fracture. pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 5, 2014. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b257. 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 99049 [USA]: The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied. pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74b244. 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 90697 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 vehicles manufactured from august 28, 2010, through march 27, 2012, equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2007 and epa 2010 diesel engines. The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak. pierce will notify owners, and the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by daimler truck north america (dtna) authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce manufacturing, inc. At 1-920-832-3000. this is pierce's recall number 74b233.Customers may 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 91012 [USA]: If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 arrow xt, dash cf, quantum and velocity emercency vehicles manufactured from october 13, 2010, through february 8, 2012, and equipped with detroit diesel dd13 epa 2010 engines. The engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications. pierce will notify owners, and detroit diesel dealers will disable the engine shutdown software, free of charge. Pierce has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact pierce at 888-974-3723. 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 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 2015005 [Canada]: Suspension
On certain vehicles, the lower control arms may have developed cracks at time of manufacture and may fail. This could cause partial suspension failure and could result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: owners will be provided with inspection instructions to determine if the control arms may be subject to the recall. Those found to be potentially affected will be inspected by the manufacturer and replaced as necessary.
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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.
Dealer Letter - - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Recall - notice: 14v-660-tak-4 lower control arm vehicle safety recall dealer nofication-important. Pierce manugacturing has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain impel, quantum, velocity, and arro
SB-333 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY: Pierce: the female buckle and belt tongue has been upgraded to a new combination l9, that provides more strain relief for wiring in stalk, and shoulder belt system has a new ready reach d-loop assembly on certain models. Models velocity,