Campaign 26V-217

Firm-on-ground system light may remain illuminated after the rear stabilizer loses contact with the ground

Defect summary

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V217000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-217
Make	Model	Model years
Pierce	Arrow XT	2015 to 2026
Pierce	Enforcer	2015 to 2026
Pierce	Impel	2015 to 2026
Pierce	Velocity	2015 to 2026

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

2 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

24V-147 Feb 26, 2024
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded…
24V-012 Jan 10, 2024
In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded…
23V-823 Dec 7, 2023
Electrical connector to the aerial turntable wiring harness may not be properly secured, which can result in connector corrosion and affect the…
22V-596 Aug 8, 2022
Additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting…
19V-022 Jan 2, 2019
Aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended
16V-923 Dec 22, 2016
Affected vehicles have a starter motor that may be damaged from interference with to an incorrect cab lift pump bracket that was installed