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NHTSA recall,

Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Impel, and Pierce Velocity (2015-2026)

A false firm-on-ground indicator light may lead to using the aerial device when the vehicle may shift during aerial operation, increasing the risk of injury.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2015-2026 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity 107’ ladder and 110’ platform aerial firetrucks equipped with a single rear axle. The firm-on-ground system light may remain illuminated after the rear stabilizer loses contact with the ground, which may lead to using the aerial device when the vehicle may shift during aerial operation, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 674 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2026. Pierce will provide instructions on how to update the vehicle software and perform an aerial device functional check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Pierce will provide instructions on how to update the vehicle software and perform an aerial device functional check, free of charge.
  3. You may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Pierce will provide instructions on how to update the vehicle software and perform an aerial device functional check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Is your Pierce affected?

4 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • Arrow XT, model years 2015 to 2026
  • Enforcer, model years 2015 to 2026
  • Impel, model years 2015 to 2026
  • Velocity, model years 2015 to 2026

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V217000
Vehicles affected
674
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-888-974-3723

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)