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2011 Pierce Arrow XT recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

12 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 Pierce Arrow XT. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2011 Pierce Arrow XT recalls, newest first

October 27, 2022NHTSA 22V809000299 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Critical fasteners

Summary
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.
Consequence
The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Components
Structure › Critical fasteners; Equipment › Mechanical

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 2, 2019NHTSA 19V022000994 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Software

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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.

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July 11, 2018NHTSA 18V46300017 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
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.
Consequence
If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
Remedy
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.

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May 30, 2017NHTSA 17V348000225 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Summary
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.
Consequence
Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 1, 2016NHTSA 16V18600036 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
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.
Consequence
If the flashlight battery pack overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

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October 21, 2014NHTSA 14V660000135 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Summary
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.
Consequence
If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

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October 22, 2013NHTSA 13V518000349 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Turn signal

Summary
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.
Consequence
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Components
Exterior lighting › Turn signal; Electrical system

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 29, 2012NHTSA 12V311000313 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, diesel

Summary
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.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Components
Fuel system, diesel; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

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February 28, 2012NHTSA 12V080000276 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

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November 1, 2011NHTSA 11V527000724 vehicles potentially affected

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Summary
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 wabco electronic stability control (ESC) modules, manufactured from December 19, 2007, through October 7, 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Consequence
If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce is working with meritor wabco and will replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on December 16, 2011. Owners may contact meritor wabco at 1-248-435-8001 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 17, 2011NHTSA 11V42200018 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
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, isc, or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers Q187684, Q187685, and Q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (DPF) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/DPF housing to disconnect.
Consequence
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Remedy
Pierce is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

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April 5, 2011NHTSA 11V2300005 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 arrow xt and velocity fire apparatus manufactured from June 30, 2009, through March 15, 2011. The front axle of these vehicles were built with michelin 365/70R22.5 xza tires installed on 12.25 inch wide wheels. These tires require 10.5 inch wide wheels. Therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Consequence
The wider 12.25 inch wheel may cause the tire bead to separate from the rim. This tire bead separation can cause a tire failure that may cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install new 10.5 inch wide wheels and new michelin 365/70R22.5 zxa tires on the front axle of the fire apparatus free of charge. The safety recall began on April 15, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

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Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2011 Pierce Arrow XT were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2011 Pierce Arrow XT have any recalls?
12 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment, electrical system, power train, suspension, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 Pierce Arrow XT recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pierce dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 Pierce Arrow XT?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.