Pierce Dash recalls and problems
23 recalls and 5 owner complaints for 21 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
23
Complaints
5
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Pierce Dash by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Dash | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Dash | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Dash | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Dash | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Dash | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Dash | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Dash | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Dash | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Dash | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Dash | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Dash | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Dash | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Dash | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Dash | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Dash | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Dash | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 Dash | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 Dash | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Dash | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Dash | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Pierce Dash problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 |
All Pierce Dash recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-571 | Sep 22, 2020 | 2018–2020 | Equipment | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. |
| 19V-562 | Jul 31, 2019 | 2019 | Air Bags | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2019 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. |
| 19V-022 | Jan 2, 2019 | 2004–2018 | Electrical System | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum and Velocity aerial vehicles. |
| 18V-756 | Oct 26, 2018 | 2017–2018 | Exterior Lighting | 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. |
| 17V-349 | May 31, 2017 | 2012–2017 | Suspension | Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum, and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the T3 rear steer option. |
| 17V-348 | May 30, 2017 | 2000–2013 | Power Train | 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. |
| 15V-615 | Oct 1, 2015 | 2006–2007 | Suspension | 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. |
| 13V-525 | Oct 22, 2013 | 2000–2010 | Equipment | Pierce Manufacturing Inc. |
| 11V-551 | Nov 10, 2011 | 2005 | Structure | Pierce manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2005, 2008-2011 arrow xt, custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity 75 foot hal (Heavy aluminum ladder) fire apparatus bodies… |
| 11V-384 | Jul 26, 2011 | 2000–2007 | Fuel System, Other | Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from january 2, 1995, through january 21, 2008… |
| 11V-255 | Apr 26, 2011 | 2000–2008 | Vehicle Speed Control | Pierce is recalling certain model year 1999-2008 arrow xt, dash, lance, and enforcer fire apparatus manufactured from june 22, 1999, through may 12, 2008, and equipped with an electronic accelerator pedal. |
| 10V-423 | Sep 21, 2010 | 2000–2008 | Steering | Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008. |
| 10V-317 | Jul 8, 2010 | 2006–2010 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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… |
| 10V-300 | Jun 28, 2010 | 2003–2009 | Structure | 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. |
| 10V-195 | May 7, 2010 | 2006–2010 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 09V-341 | Aug 31, 2009 | 2007–2009 | Air Bags | Pierce is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with side-roll protection systems. |
| 08V-598 | Nov 18, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Service Brakes, Air | Pierce is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 dash, enforcer, impel, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with arvinmeritor rear disc brakes and hendrickson firemaax suspension. |
| 08V-020 | Jan 15, 2008 | 2007 | Steering | On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston… |
| 05V-355 | Aug 10, 2005 | 2002–2005 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. |
| 05V-351 | Aug 10, 2005 | 2000–2004 | Seats | Certain fire trucks with command cabs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-220 | May 12, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Suspension | Certain fire trucks equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam castings may fracture under normal loads. |
| 05V-072 | Mar 4, 2005 | 2000–2004 | Seats | Certain fire trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-037 | Oct 8, 2002 | 2000 | Steering | On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Pierce Dash?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Pierce Dash has the most reports (3). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Pierce Dash have?
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering Pierce Dash model years 2000–2020.
What are the most common Pierce Dash problems?
Owners report suspension, steering, wheels problems most often.