Vehicle recall 11V384000 · July 26, 2011
Pierce Commercial, Dash and 7 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Pierce safety recall no. 74B218.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
- 11V384000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 26, 2011
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B218
- Owner notification
- August 27, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,803
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, other
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 (1995-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Pierce Arrow XT (2003): 2003
- Pierce Commercial (1995-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Pierce Custom Contender (2000-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Pierce Dash (1995-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Pierce Enforcer (2000-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Pierce Lance (1995-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Pierce Quantum (1995-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
- Pierce Saber (1995-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995
Has your Pierce been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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.