Vehicle recall 17V570000 · September 14, 2017
Pierce Arrow XT, Enforcer and 4 more models
The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Consequence
- If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.
- 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
- 17V570000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 2017
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Owner notification
- November 30, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 56
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering
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 (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Pierce Enforcer (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Pierce Impel (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Pierce Quantum (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Pierce Saber (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Pierce Velocity (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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