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2018 Pierce Impel
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Pierce Impel, covering equipment, fuel system, diesel and electrical system, and 0 consumer complaints received since 1995.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing (manufacturer campaign 74B344); components: equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder; electrical system:software.
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing (manufacturer campaign 74B326).
Defect, as filed: 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: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing (manufacturer campaign 74BX317).
Defect, as filed: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.
Consequence: Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing.
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing (manufacturer campaign 74B295).
Defect, as filed: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Filed by Pierce Manufacturing.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Pierce Impel model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,652 |
| 1999 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,652 |
| 2000 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,652 |
| 2001 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,652 |
| 2002 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,652 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 2,677 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 3,671 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 3,730 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 4,626 |
| 2007 | 12 | 3 | 8,156 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 | 8,523 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 | 5,973 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 5,604 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 | 4,302 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 3,501 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 | 3,837 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,197 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 | 2,527 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 | 2,637 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 | 4,883 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | 5,270 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 3,796 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 3,625 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 3,668 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,252 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 738 |
| 2024 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 674 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 725 |
| 2026 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 674 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Pierce Impel model years · Pierce: 13 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Pierce Impel have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V217000, was reported to NHTSA on 6 Apr 2026 and concerns equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder. Across all model years the Pierce Impel line has 40 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Pierce Impel?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2018 Pierce Impel complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.