Recall Register

2009 Pierce Enforcer: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2009 Pierce Enforcer. 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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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 4,905 units in total.

  • 19V022000Electrical System / Software
  • 18V463000Structure
  • 17V348000Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft
  • 14V660000Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm
  • 13V518000Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
  • 13V525000Equipment
  • 10V317000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
  • 10V300000Structure / Body / Bumpers

  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. 18V463000Received . 17 units.

    Structure

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2007-2017 Pierce Velocity, Impel, Arrow-XT, Quantum, and Enforcer emergency response vehicles equipped with 75ft aerial devices with a 21 inch or 28 inch limited retraction bracket. The bracket on the aerial device may detach from the aerial and fall to the ground.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install additional hardware to mount the limited retraction bracket, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B290.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B290. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 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: .

  4. 14V660000Received . 135 units.

    Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Arm

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pierce Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Velocity, and Arrow XT emergency vehicles manufactured November 11, 2009, to April 23, 2013, and equipped with TAK-4 front independent suspensions. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack and fracture.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If one of the lower control arm fractures, the attached wheel may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the lower control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B257.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B257. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 13V518000Received . 349 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pierce at 1-920-832-3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B244.

    Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B244. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 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: .

  7. 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.

  8. 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: .

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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. 19993
  3. 20007
  4. 20017
  5. 20027
  6. 20038
  7. 200410
  8. 200510
  9. 20069
  10. 200711
  11. 20089
  12. 20098
  13. 20106
  14. 20115
  15. 20126
  16. 20136
  17. 20146
  18. 201515
  19. 201616
  20. 201710
  21. 20189
  22. 20199
  23. 202010
  24. 20217
  25. 20226
  26. 20234
  27. 20242
  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. 2009 Pierce Enforcer: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/pierce/enforcer/2009/. 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 2009 Pierce Enforcer?
4,905 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 Enforcer have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns for the Pierce Enforcer, model years 1998 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2009 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2009 Pierce Enforcer open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.