Pierce Arrow XT 2016 Recall: Bracket Fall Hazard
Pierce is recalling 2016 Arrow XT emergency vehicles with a bracket that may detach and fall, posing a strike risk. Owners must contact Pierce for free hardware installation by August 22, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.
What happened, in plain English
Pierce is recalling 2016 Arrow XT emergency vehicles because a bracket on the aerial device could detach and fall, potentially striking someone below. This affects emergency responders and their vehicles. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227352-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-recall-bracket-fall-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227352-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-recall-bracket-fall-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V463000
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“Pierce Arrow XT 2016 Recall: Bracket Fall Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227352-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-recall-bracket-fall-hazard. Based on NHTSA recall #18V463000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V463000).
Why it’s dangerous
The bracket on the aerial device may detach from the vehicle and fall to the ground. If it strikes a person below, it could cause injury. This hazard occurs during normal operation when the bracket is not properly secured.
Who’s affected
Emergency responders using Pierce Arrow XT vehicles from 2007-2017 are most at risk. Owners of these specific emergency vehicles should check if their model has the recalled bracket.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Pierce Arrow XT vehicle was made between 2007 and 2017. The vehicle must have a 75ft aerial device with a 21-inch or 28-inch limited retraction bracket.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Pierce Customer Service
Call 1-888-974-3723 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule free bracket installation.
Get Free Bracket Installation
Dealers will install additional hardware to mount the bracket securely at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install additional hardware to mount the limited retraction bracket, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2018. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B290.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V463000 (November 7, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.