Vehicle recall 11V551000 · November 10, 2011
Pierce Impel, Arrow XT and 6 more models
These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies vehicles manufactured from may 17,2005, through October 13, 2011, that may be equipped with dual scba cylinder storage compartments. These compartments extend inboard horizontally from the side of the rear body. The scba compartment door latch orientation may have been manufactured incorrectly, allowing the door to accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. The door may open without warning and without knowledge to the driver.
- Consequence
- If the door opens, the scba cylinders may fall out of the compartment and onto the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to pedestrians.
- Remedy
- Pierce dealers will notify owners, and will install a flat reinforcement plate that spans the length of the scba door. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 5, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
- Notes
- Pierce safety recall number is 74B186.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
- 11V551000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 10, 2011
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B186
- Owner notification
- December 5, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 59
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door
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 (2005, 2008, 2010): 2010, 2008, 2005
- Pierce Custom Contender (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- Pierce Dash (2005): 2005
- Pierce Enforcer (2005): 2005
- Pierce Impel (2005, 2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2005
- Pierce Quantum (2005, 2010-2011): 2011, 2010, 2005
- Pierce Saber (2011): 2011
- Pierce Velocity (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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.