Pierce Recall 15V516000: Power Train, Driveline, Driveshaft

NHTSA recall 15V516000 · announced August 13, 2015 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing · 191 units affected

The problem

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash CF, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured from November 3, 2014, through July 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may bend or twist possibly causing it disconnect.

The risk

If the driveshaft disconnects from the vehicle, the vehicle would have a loss of drive, disabling it on the roadway and preventing the vehicle from responding to an emergency. Additionally, portions of the driveshaft could become a road hazard. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a stronger driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B265.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Pierce Arrow Xt
• 2015 Pierce Arrow Xt
• 2014 Pierce Dash Cf
• 2015 Pierce Dash Cf
• 2014 Pierce Enforcer
• 2015 Pierce Enforcer
• 2014 Pierce Quantum
• 2015 Pierce Quantum
• 2014 Pierce Velocity
• 2015 Pierce Velocity

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.