2021 PIERCE IMPEL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2021 PIERCE IMPEL
The 2021 PIERCE IMPEL 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 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER, STEERING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL.
Recalls for the 2021 PIERCE IMPEL
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2021 PIERCE IMPEL, potentially affecting up to 2,994 vehicles.
Recall 23V096000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
| 64 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT 110-foot aerial trucks. When the aerial platform is extended to its maximum angle, the platform mounting bracket may interfere with the basket handrail hinge peg and cause the handrail to detach from the basket.
Consequence: A basket handrail that unexpectedly detaches from the basket may increase the risk of injury to first responders using the handrail or to individuals on the ground near the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install new basket handrail hinge pegs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B326.
View full details →Recall 22V590000 — STEERING
| 514 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Consequence: A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B321.
View full details →Recall 21V394000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 2,416 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on June 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 PIERCE IMPEL
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 PIERCE IMPEL.
Safety Rating for the 2021 PIERCE IMPEL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 PIERCE IMPEL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 PIERCE IMPEL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 PIERCE IMPEL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE IMPEL
- 2016 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2017 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2018 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2019 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2020 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2021 PIERCE IMPEL (current)
- 2022 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2023 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
- 2025 PIERCE IMPEL — 0 complaints
Other PIERCE Models
- PIERCE ARROW XT — 10 total complaints
- PIERCE DASH — 8 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