Vehicle recall 20V571000 · September 22, 2020
Pierce Arrow XT, Dash and 4 more models
Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.
- Consequence
- Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
- 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
- 20V571000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2020
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Owner notification
- October 20, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 405
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
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 (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Pierce Dash (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Pierce Enforcer (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Pierce Impel (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Pierce Quantum (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Pierce Velocity (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
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.