Vehicle recall 08V574000 · October 31, 2008
Pierce Arrow XT and Velocity
The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce is recalling 76 my 2007-2008 arrow xt and velocity fire trucks equipped with caterpillar C13 diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
- Consequence
- This may result in a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Pierce is working with caterpillar to repair these vehicles (please see 08E054). Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V574000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 31, 2008
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Owner notification
- January 7, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pierce Arrow XT (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Pierce Velocity (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
Has your Pierce been repaired?
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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.