How many recalls does the 2018 Pierce Arrow XT have?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2018 Pierce Arrow XT as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Pierce will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2018 Pierce Arrow XT is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2018 Pierce Arrow XT.

Are recall repairs on a 2018 Pierce Arrow XT free?

Usually. Federal law requires Pierce to remedy recalls on the 2018 Arrow XT free of charge at an authorized Pierce dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2018 Pierce Arrow XT affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2018 Pierce Arrow XT, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2018 Pierce Arrow XT?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2018 Pierce Arrow XT.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2018 Pierce Arrow XT Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Pierce Arrow XT has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Pierce dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Pierce Arrow XT. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

NHTSA #26V217000

Reported April 6, 2026 · Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 674 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

NHTSA #23V096000

Reported February 17, 2023 · Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 64 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

NHTSA #22V809000

Reported October 27, 2022 · Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 299 vehicles

Defect description

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2010-2022 Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF fire trucks. Stokes basket mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded.

Safety consequence

The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B323.

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.nhtsa.gov.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

NHTSA #22V032000

Reported January 26, 2022 · Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 243 vehicles

Defect description

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

Safety consequence

A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 11, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

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.nhtsa.gov.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

NHTSA #21V394000

Reported May 26, 2021 · Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 2,416 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

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.nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #20V571000

Reported September 22, 2020 · Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 405 vehicles

Defect description

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, and Velocity vehicles. Due to a problem with the joystick controller, the vehicle's aerial device may move without operator input.

Safety consequence

Unintended movement of the aerial device can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the potentially affected joysticks, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NHTSA #19V022000

Reported January 2, 2019 · Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 994 vehicles

Defect description

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2004-2018 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum and Velocity aerial vehicles. The aerial device may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.

Safety consequence

If the aerial device moves in an unexpected direction, the ladder may contact an object, such as a building or an electrical wire, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the aerial control module, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B295.

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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

NHTSA #18V756000

Reported October 26, 2018 · Pierce Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 717 vehicles

Defect description

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. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

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.

Other Pierce Arrow XT model years

Check your 2018 Pierce Arrow XT VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Pierce Arrow XT at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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