Vehicle recall 13V518000 · October 22, 2013
Pierce Arrow XT, Commercial and 5 more models
The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
- Consequence
- The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B244.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V518000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 22, 2013
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B244
- Owner notification
- December 30, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 349
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal; Electrical system
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 (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Pierce Commercial (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Pierce Enforcer (2009): 2009
- Pierce Impel (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Pierce Quantum (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Pierce Saber (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Pierce Velocity (2009-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
Has your Pierce been repaired?
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