2005 Pierce Arrow XT: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2005 Pierce Arrow XT. The newest campaign is 19V022000. NHTSA received the report on 2 Jan 2019. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Software. NHTSA has 1 complaint on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 19V022000, in the NHTSA record

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B295.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 12,266 units in total.

19V0220002 Jan 2019Electrical System / Software
17V34800030 May 2017Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
13V52500022 Oct 2013Equipment
11V55100010 Nov 2011Structure / Body / Door
11V25500026 Apr 2011Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
10V42300021 Sep 2010Steering
05V35500010 Aug 2005Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
05V22000012 May 2005Suspension

19V022000Received 2 Jan 2019. 994 units.
Electrical System / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum and Velocity aerial vehicles. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B295.
Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B295. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2019.
17V348000Received 30 May 2017. 225 units.
Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric All-steer rear steering option. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B283. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2020.
13V525000Received 22 Oct 2013. 3,115 units.
Equipment
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B240.
Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B240. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jan 2014.
11V551000Received 10 Nov 2011. 59 units.
Structure / Body / Door
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 74B186. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Dec 2011.
11V255000Received 26 Apr 2011. 5,022 units.
Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1999-2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer fire apparatus manufactured from june 22, 1999, through may 12, 2008, and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. After repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the pedal to move closer to the floor. If the pedal arm bends far enough, the pedal may contact the cab floor without warning and stick in the full throttle position.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the accelerator pedal becomes stuck, the operator may lose control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will remove the existing accelerator arm and install a redesigned pedal arm free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 74B215. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2011.
10V423000Received 21 Sep 2010. 2,652 units.
Steering
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008. The steering gear bracket may fracture and break. If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Pierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. The safety recall began on october 12, 2010. Owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket prior to each trip. The remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 74B207. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 2010.
05V355000Received 10 Aug 2005. 150 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. This condition occurs during full turn steering and full suspension jounce compression.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This interference may cause chafing leading to a potential front air brake hose failure. In the event of a front brake hose failure, loss of front braking will occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will remove the existing front axle interlock sensor bracket and install a new bracket in a new location avoiding the front axle brake hose. The recall began on october 13, 2005. Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3249.
Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2005.
05V220000Received 12 May 2005. 49 units.
Suspension
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain fire trucks equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam castings may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Holland is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. Owners may contact holland at 616-396-6501 or pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING.

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Complaints by component

1 complaint, 1 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2005 Pierce Arrow XT: component mentions in complaints
Component		Mentions
Seat Belts		1

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 0
Injuries in the complaints: 0
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 14 Nov 2007

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2005 Pierce Arrow XT, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2007, with 1 complaint.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2005 Pierce Arrow XT
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE18009	Preliminary evaluation	Unintended aerial platform movement	Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel	21 Aug 2018	8 Apr 2019	19V022000
PE15008	Preliminary evaluation	Front suspension ball joint failure	Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint	27 Feb 2015	20 Nov 2015	15V615000
EQ11003	Investigation	Williams Controls Accelerator Pedals	Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal	12 May 2011	19 Jul 2011

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2005 Pierce Arrow XTThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2005 Pierce Arrow XT: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/pierce/arrow-xt/2005/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Pierce Manufacturing

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 Pierce Arrow XT?: 12,266 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Pierce Arrow XT have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 56 recall campaigns for the Pierce Arrow XT, model years 1998 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2005 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2005 Pierce Arrow XT name most often?: Seat Belts: 1 of 1 component mention.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Pierce Arrow XT open?: No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.