Vehicle recall 10V195000 · May 7, 2010

Pierce Arrow XT, Dash and 3 more models

The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.

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

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.
Notes: Pierce's recall campaign number is 39-0139830.OWNERS 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: 10V195000
Reported to NHTSA: May 7, 2010
Filed by: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufacturer campaign: 39-0139830
Owner notification: May 28, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 827
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V195000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Pierce Dash (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Pierce Lance (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Pierce Quantum (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Pierce Velocity (2006-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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