Recall Register

2008 Pierce Dash: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2008 Pierce Dash. The newest campaign is 19V022000. NHTSA received the report on 2 Jan 2019. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Software. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names 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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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 12,948 units in total.

  • 19V022000Electrical System / Software
  • 17V348000Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
  • 13V525000Equipment
  • 11V255000Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal
  • 10V423000Steering
  • 10V317000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
  • 10V300000Structure / Body / Bumpers
  • 10V195000Engine and Engine Cooling
  • 09V341000Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain
  • 08V598000Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper

  1. 19V022000Received . 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: .

  2. 17V348000Received . 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. 13V525000Received . 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: .

  4. 11V255000Received . 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: .

  5. 10V423000Received . 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: .

  6. 10V317000Received . 45 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from october 11, 2006 through june 16, 2010 and equipped with meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brakes and onspot automatic tire chains. The meritor wabco ex225 rear disc brake caliper may interfere with the onspot automatic tire chain brackets. This interference may restrict the caliper from full movement.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this interference occurs, braking performance may be reduced without warning and a crash may occur.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install new automatic tire chain brackets. The new brackets provide additional clearance for the full actuation of the disc brake calipers. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began in july 2010. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

    Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 39-0139830.

  7. 10V300000Received . 25 units.

    Structure / Body / Bumpers

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. These trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. The hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. Potential injury to people and property may occur. The sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 4, 2010. Owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

    Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 39-0139830. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 10V195000Received . 827 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 arrow xt, dash, lance, quantum, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from december 20, 2006, through february 1, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners will be notified by detroit diesel and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 28, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

    Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 39-0139830. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 09V341000Received . 28 units.

    Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with side-roll protection systems. The sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction resulting in an inadvertent deployment of the protection system.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Inadvertent deployment of the side-roll protection system could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on august 31, 2009. Owners may contact pierce toll-free at 1-888-974-3723.

    Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING. Manufacturer campaign number 39-0139830. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 08V598000Received . 15 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Disc / Caliper

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rear disc brakes and hendrickson firemaax suspension. Interference with the brake caliper adjuster bolt sleeve and the suspension beam may occur. This interference may occur if the right hand and left hand brake components were assembled on the wrong side of the axle. The adjuster bolt is designed to rotate as the brake pads wear. If the sleeve becomes damaged, the sleeve may prevent the adjuster from rotating.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the adjuster can not rotate, brake performance may be compromised and a crash may occur.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will adjust the bolt sleeve and the proper components free of charge. All owners have been notified by arvinmeritor.

    Report filed by PIERCE MANUFACTURING.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2008 Pierce Dash
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
EQ11003InvestigationWilliams Controls Accelerator PedalsVehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal12 May 201119 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

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

  1. 19832
  2. 19842
  3. 19852
  4. 19862
  5. 19872
  6. 19883
  7. 19894
  8. 19901
  9. 19911
  10. 19921
  11. 19931
  12. 19951
  13. 19961
  14. 19971
  15. 19984
  16. 19996
  17. 20008
  18. 20017
  19. 20028
  20. 20039
  21. 200411
  22. 200510
  23. 200610
  24. 200713
  25. 200810
  26. 20097
  27. 20105
  28. 20112
  29. 20123
  30. 20133
  31. 20142
  32. 20152
  33. 20162
  34. 20173
  35. 20183
  36. 20192
  37. 20201

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

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2008 Pierce Dash: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/pierce/dash/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

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 2008 Pierce Dash?
12,948 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Pierce Dash have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the Pierce Dash, model years 1983 to 2020. 10 of them name the 2008 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Pierce Dash open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.