Does the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air, suspension, vehicle speed control, parking brake. 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 1996 Pierce Fire Truck 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 1996 Pierce Fire Truck?

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

1996 Pierce Fire Truck recalls

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

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

For the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck. 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pierce dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Pierce Fire Truck recalls, newest first

May 9, 2001NHTSA 01V151000800 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary: Vehicle description: fire apparatus on certain commercial chassis with options for fuel tank step covers. Certain vehicles were built without drain holes in the aluminum step located below the fuel fill opening.
Consequence: Spilled fuel on the fuel tank steps can create a slip hazard.
Remedy: Dealers will drill holes in the step. The holes will help drain any fuel that is accidentally spilled on the step. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 17, 2001NHTSA 01V1370001,046 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve

Summary: Vehicle description: rear wheel drive fire trucks equipped with midland two-way check valves. These valves can deteriorate in high cycle use, and do not meet the sae J1410 recommendations for pneumatic valves designed to operate in commercial air brake vehicles.
Consequence: The loss of air can cause a loss of front brakes increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the double check valves on these vehicles. Owner notification began may 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 2, 2001NHTSA 01V113000147 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Multiple axle

Summary: Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with oshkosh all-steer all-wheel steering system. The rear wheels of a fire engine can turn unintentionally if the all-wheel steering system key is on and moisture penetrates to the wire that connects the steering sensor to the electronic control unit (ECU). It was discovered that the insulation covering the wires between the sensor and the ECU had been nicked during time of assembly. Over time, the nick in the insulation allowed moisture to penetrate to the actual wire.
Consequence: Under these conditions, the driver can experience unintended turning of a single or a tandum rear axle, possibly leading to a vehicle crash or injury or death to a pedestrian or fire fighter.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for nicked wires and replace the wire harness. This recall campaign is 100% complete.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 31, 1997NHTSA 97V01000016 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary: These fire trucks do not at least two sources of return energy as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Consequence: A throttle return problem can develop due to the throttle only having one return source increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will retrofit the throttle assemby with a newly designed throttle assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 1996NHTSA 96V1440006 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Air

Summary: These vehicles do not comply with the grade holding requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: these trucks may not hold on an uphill or downhill grade, resulting in unattended vehicle movement increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will install high output brake chambers on the all wheel steering axles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1996 Pierce Fire Truck have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air, suspension, vehicle speed control, parking brake. 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 1996 Pierce Fire Truck 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 1996 Pierce Fire Truck?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.