Recall 15V-615: 2006–2007 Pierce Arrow XT, 2006–2007 Pierce Dash and 4 more
Pierce Manufacturing recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Oct 1, 2015, covering about 910 vehicles.
The problem
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Lance, Impel, and Quantum vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
The risk
The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. Pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. Ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B267.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Pierce Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V615000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Pierce Dash | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Pierce Impel | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Pierce Lance | 2006, 2007 | All years |
| Pierce Quantum | 2006, 2007 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V-615?
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Lance, Impel, and Quantum vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
How is recall 15V-615 fixed?
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. Pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. Ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B267.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.