2001 PIERCE ARROW XT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT
The 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, EQUIPMENT, STEERING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by PIERCE MANUFACTURING for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT, potentially affecting up to 5,992 vehicles.
Recall 17V348000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 225 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
Consequence: Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
View full details →Recall 13V525000 — EQUIPMENT
| 3,115 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 Enforcer and model year 2000-2010 Dash, Lance, and Arrow XT vehicles. While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.
Consequence: If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Pierce at...
View full details →Recall 10V423000 — STEERING
| 2,652 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY FRACTURE AND BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS THE STEERING GEAR MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET PRIOR TO EACH TRIP. THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT.
Safety Rating for the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT
PIERCE MANUFACTURING has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB_709.1 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This bulletin will provide proper installation instructions and torque ratings for constant torque clamps that are used to secure coolant hoses on Pierce Fire Apparatus.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE ARROW XT
- 1998 PIERCE ARROW XT — 0 complaints
- 1999 PIERCE ARROW XT — 0 complaints
- 2000 PIERCE ARROW XT — 0 complaints
- 2001 PIERCE ARROW XT (current)
- 2002 PIERCE ARROW XT — 0 complaints
- 2003 PIERCE ARROW XT — 0 complaints
- 2004 PIERCE ARROW XT — 0 complaints
- 2005 PIERCE ARROW XT — 1 complaint
- 2006 PIERCE ARROW XT — 0 complaints
Other PIERCE Models
- PIERCE DASH — 8 total complaints
- PIERCE IMPEL — 7 total complaints
- PIERCE SABER — 5 total complaints
- PIERCE QUANTUM — 3 total complaints
- PIERCE ARROW — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE ENFORCER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE PUMPER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER — 1 total complaint