2009 Pierce Dash: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2009 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.

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

7 campaigns, newest first. 5,259 units in total.

19V0220002 Jan 2019Electrical System / Software
17V34800030 May 2017Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
13V52500022 Oct 2013Equipment
10V3170008 Jul 2010Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
10V30000028 Jun 2010Structure / Body / Bumpers
10V1950007 May 2010Engine and Engine Cooling
09V34100031 Aug 2009Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain

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.
10V317000Received 8 Jul 2010. 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.
10V300000Received 28 Jun 2010. 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: 4 Oct 2010.
10V195000Received 7 May 2010. 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: 28 May 2010.
09V341000Received 31 Aug 2009. 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: 31 Aug 2009.

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Complaints by component

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Investigations

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Other model years

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 2009 Pierce DashThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2009 Pierce Dash: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/pierce/dash/2009/. 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 2009 Pierce Dash?: 5,259 units in 7 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. 7 of them name the 2009 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Pierce Dash open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.