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2008 Pierce Quantum recalls

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

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

For the 2008 Pierce Quantum. 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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2008 Pierce Quantum 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

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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.

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December 8, 2014NHTSA 14V778000185 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Quantum fire apparatus manufactured February 21, 2008, to April 25, 2011. The mechanical springs used to return the accelerator pedal to idle after the driver lifts their foot off the pedal may break.
Consequence
If the springs break, the pedal may not return to idle once the driver lifts their foot off the pedal. This unintended acceleration increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the throttle pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B258.

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

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

May 7, 2010NHTSA 10V195000827 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2006, through February 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Consequence
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10E-005. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 6, 2009NHTSA 09V389000131 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fire trucks manufactured between April 1, 2008 and September 30, 2009, equipped with cummins isb CM2150, isc CM2150, isl CM2150, ism CM876, and isx CM871 model diesel engines. The vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ECM software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.
Consequence
This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
Remedy
Pierce is working with cummins to repair the engines. Cummins is conducting this campaign and will provide the remedy free of charge. Please see cummins recall campaign 09E-046. The safety recall is expected to begin during October 2009. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 31, 2009NHTSA 09V34100028 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Side/window › Curtain

Summary
Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with side-roll protection systems. The sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction resulting in an inadvertent deployment of the protection system.
Consequence
Inadvertent deployment of the side-roll protection system could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on August 31, 2009. Owners may contact pierce toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 8, 2009NHTSA 09V203000185 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
Pierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 custom fire trucks manufactured between January 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). Internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Consequence
With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (ESC) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on July 2, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 28, 2009NHTSA 09V137000257 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
Pierce manufacturing is recalling 257 my 2008 emergency vehicles manufactured between June 1 and October 31, 2008, equipped with trimark door latches. These latches fail to comply with the transverse pull static load requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 206, "door locks and door retention components." the latches may "pop" into the secondary locking position.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the door would not have primary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 4, 2009. Owners may contact pierce customer service toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 18, 2008NHTSA 08V59800015 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper

Summary
Pierce is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rear disc brakes and hendrickson firemaax suspension. Interference with the brake caliper adjuster bolt sleeve and the suspension beam may occur. This interference may occur if the right hand and left hand brake components were assembled on the wrong side of the axle. The adjuster bolt is designed to rotate as the brake pads wear. If the sleeve becomes damaged, the sleeve may prevent the adjuster from rotating.
Consequence
If the adjuster can not rotate, brake performance may be compromised and a crash may occur.
Remedy
Dealers will adjust the bolt sleeve and the proper components free of charge. All owners have been notified by arvinmeritor.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 14, 2008NHTSA 08V5910003 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle hubs

Summary
Pierce is recalling 3 my 2008 quantum fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies with suspect wheel end studs. The wheel end studs were improperly tempered, potentially rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.
Consequence
Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
The vehicles involved in this campaign have been inspected and repaired as needed. No further action is required.

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Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 Pierce Quantum were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 Pierce Quantum have any recalls?
13 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, structure, power train, vehicle speed control, electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic. 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 2008 Pierce Quantum 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 2008 Pierce Quantum?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.