Does the 2010 Pierce Custom Contender have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, electronic stability control (esc), electrical system. 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 2010 Pierce Custom Contender 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 2010 Pierce Custom Contender?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2010 Pierce Custom Contender recalls

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

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

For the 2010 Pierce Custom Contender. 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.

Has your Pierce been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2010 Pierce Custom Contender recalls, newest first

November 10, 2011NHTSA 11V55100059 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: 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 vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through October 13, 2011, that may be equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments. These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body. The scba compartment door latch orientation may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. The door may open without warning and without knowledge to the driver.
Consequence: If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.
Remedy: Pierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

September 21, 2010NHTSA 10V42500055 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary: Pierce is recalling certain model year 2010 saber and custom contender fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from March 25, 2010, through June 22, 2010. The battery switch positive electrical post may come in contact with the driver seat base reinforcement.
Consequence: If this happens, a short circuit may result in a fire.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on October 7, 2010. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2010 Pierce Custom Contender were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2010 Pierce Custom Contender have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, electronic stability control (esc), electrical system. 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 2010 Pierce Custom Contender 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 2010 Pierce Custom Contender?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.