Pierce Arrow XT (2016) Electrical Recall: Ladder May Move Unexpectedly
Pierce is recalling 2016 Arrow XT aerial vehicles due to risk of ladder moving unexpectedly, potentially causing injury. Owners should contact Pierce customer service for free reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Pierce is recalling certain 2016 Arrow XT aerial vehicles because the ladder may unexpectedly rotate to the right when extending. This could cause the ladder to contact objects like buildings or electrical wires, increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227353-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-electrical-recall-ladder-may-move-unexpectedly.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227353-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-electrical-recall-ladder-may-move-unexpectedly · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V022000
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“Pierce Arrow XT (2016) Electrical Recall: Ladder May Move Unexpectedly.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227353-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-electrical-recall-ladder-may-move-unexpectedly. Based on NHTSA recall #19V022000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V022000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ladder may unexpectedly rotate to the right while extending, which could cause it to contact buildings or electrical wires. This contact might lead to injury from falling or electrical hazards.
Who’s affected
Owners of Pierce Arrow XT aerial vehicles from 2004-2018 models are affected. Those using the ladder for work or maintenance are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Pierce Arrow XT aerial vehicles (2004-2018 models) with the model name listed in the recall notice. The recall began February 28, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Pierce Customer Service
Call 1-888-974-3723 to schedule free reprogramming of the aerial control module.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 27 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your Pierce Arrow XT aerial vehicle was manufactured between 2004 and 2018.
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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 #19V022000 (February 1, 2019)
- 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.