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2003 Pierce Lance recalls

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

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

For the 2003 Pierce Lance. 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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2003 Pierce Lance recalls, newest first

October 22, 2013NHTSA 13V5250003,115 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.
Consequence
If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B240.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 2011NHTSA 11V3840006,803 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, other

Summary
Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from January 2, 1995, through January 21, 2008, contain a safety defect. These vehicles are equipped with fuel tank straps that may corrode due to winter road salt or liquid de-icing chemicals. If the fuel tank straps corrode sufficiently, the fuel tank supporting straps may fracture and the fuel tank may fall from the vehicle.
Consequence
The vehicles may lose power and stall. In addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. Either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
For fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. For vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is not offering a free remedy, but will offer for purchase replacement fuel tanks straps and provide instructions for installation. The safety recall began on August 27, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 26, 2011NHTSA 11V2550005,022 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1999-2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer fire apparatus manufactured from June 22, 1999, through may 12, 2008, and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. After repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the pedal to move closer to the floor. If the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position.
Consequence
If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the existing accelerator arm and install a redesigned pedal arm free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

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

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

August 10, 2005NHTSA 05V355000150 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. This condition occurs during full turn steering and full suspension jounce compression.
Consequence
This interference may cause chafing leading to a potential front air brake hose failure. In the event of a front brake hose failure, loss of front braking will occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the existing front axle interlock sensor bracket and install a new bracket in a new location avoiding the front axle brake hose. The recall began on October 13, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 2005NHTSA 05V35100090 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Certain fire trucks with command cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207,"seating systems." the rescue body offerings do not meet the pull test requirements. The pedestal seat was mounted by drilling and tapping the cab or body floor.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the pedestal seat fasteners could fail to restrain the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the seat pedestals. If the seat was mounted with tapped fasteners, the fasteners will be removed and a hole will be drilled to replace the mounting fasteners with 7/16" bolts and nuts. The recall began on August 19, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 4, 2005NHTSA 05V0720001,600 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary
Certain fire trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, 'seating systems.' the seat tether restrains the seat during pull testing as the suspension components are not designed to restrain the seat on their own. The suspension seat tethers are too long.
Consequence
The occupant will experience insufficient suspension seat restraint which could lead to personal injury or death in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace suspension seat tethers with shorter tethers. The recall began on April 11, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Pierce Lance were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2003 Pierce Lance have any recalls?
8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, fuel system, other, vehicle speed control, steering, structure, service brakes, air. 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 2003 Pierce Lance 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 2003 Pierce Lance?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.