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2006 Pierce Impel 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 2006 Pierce Impel. 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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2006 Pierce Impel recalls, newest first

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 1, 2015NHTSA 15V615000910 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Summary
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.
Consequence
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
Components
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint; Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 21, 2010NHTSA 10V4230002,652 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
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.
Consequence
Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 8, 2010NHTSA 10V31700045 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Summary
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.
Consequence
If this interference occurs, braking performance may be reduced without warning and a crash may occur.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 28, 2010NHTSA 10V30000025 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Bumpers

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2006 Pierce Impel were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2006 Pierce Impel have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, suspension, steering, service brakes, hydraulic, structure. 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 2006 Pierce Impel 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 2006 Pierce Impel?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.