Recall Register

2021 Pierce Arrow XT: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2021 Pierce Arrow XT. The newest campaign is 26V217000. NHTSA received the report on 6 Apr 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder. NHTSA has no complaint on file for 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, 26V217000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 4,525 units in total.

  • 26V217000Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
  • 23V823000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 23V096000Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
  • 22V809000Structure / Critical Fasteners
  • 22V590000Steering
  • 22V116000Equipment
  • 22V032000Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail
  • 21V394000Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

  1. 26V217000Received . 674 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) 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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B344. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 23V823000Received . 314 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Arrow XT, Enforcer, and Velocity mid-mount tower trucks equipped with an aerial platform basket. The electrical connector to the aerial turntable wiring harness may not be properly secured, which can result in connector corrosion and affect the leveling ability of the platform basket.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An inability for the platform basket to maintain level can result in the basket tipping, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce will replace the aerial turntable wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B330.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B330. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 23V096000Received . 64 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install new basket handrail hinge pegs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B326.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B326. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 22V809000Received . 299 units.

    Structure / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF fire trucks. Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B323.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B323. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 22V590000Received . 514 units.

    Steering

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B321.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B321. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 22V116000Received . 1 unit.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling one 2021 Arrow XT firetruck equipped with a Cummins generator set. The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, possibly causing the generator set to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Cummins will inspect the lifting cable, and either replace the cable or install a warning label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 8, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 21E075.

  7. 22V032000Received . 243 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number Cummins 21E-099. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 21V394000Received . 2,416 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel / Fuel Injection System / Fuel Rail

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on June 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74BX317. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19981
  2. 19992
  3. 20003
  4. 20013
  5. 20024
  6. 20036
  7. 20047
  8. 20058
  9. 20068
  10. 200713
  11. 200816
  12. 200915
  13. 201016
  14. 201112
  15. 201211
  16. 201311
  17. 20147
  18. 201514
  19. 201614
  20. 20179
  21. 20188
  22. 20199
  23. 20209
  24. 20218
  25. 20226
  26. 20233
  27. 20241
  28. 20252
  29. 20261

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Pierce Arrow XT: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/pierce/arrow-xt/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
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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 2021 Pierce Arrow XT?
4,525 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 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Pierce Arrow XT open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.