Pierce Manufacturing: Structure
Pierce Manufacturing reported this defect to federal regulators on Jun 6, 2023 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 5. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Ascendant 107' Aerials and 110' Platforms mounted on single rear axle Enforcer chassis. The galvanized stabilizer beams may develop cracks.
The risk
Cracks can cause instability when an aerial ladder or platform is elevated, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the galvanized stabilizer beams as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
7 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pierce Ladder And Platform | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Pierce Ladder And Platform | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Pierce Ladder And Platform | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Pierce Ladder And Platform | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Pierce Ladder And Platform | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Pierce Ladder And Platform | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Pierce Ladder And Platform | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 23V407000.
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