Pierce Arrow XT 2016 Steering Recall: Loose Tie Rod Risk
Pierce is recalling 2016 Arrow XT vehicles with potentially loose steering tie rods that could cause loss of steering and crash risk. Affected owners should contact Pierce for free inspection or replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Pierce is recalling 2016 Arrow XT vehicles that may have loose steering tie rods. If the tie rod loosens, it could cause a complete loss of steering, increasing crash risk. Owners must have their vehicles inspected by a Pierce dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227356-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-steering-recall-loose-tie-rod-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227356-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-steering-recall-loose-tie-rod-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V570000
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“Pierce Arrow XT 2016 Steering Recall: Loose Tie Rod Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227356-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-steering-recall-loose-tie-rod-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V570000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V570000).
Why it’s dangerous
The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued. This allows the tie rod to loosen over time, which can disconnect from the steering knuckle. If disconnected, the vehicle loses steering control, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2016 Pierce Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles with Spicer D-Series or E-Series steer axles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the tie rod becomes loose.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2015-2016 Pierce Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, or Velocity model with Spicer D-Series or E-Series steer axles. The recall started November 30, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Pierce Customer Service
Call 1-414-832-3000 to get notified about the recall and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect Steering
Dealers will check the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening as needed.
Get Free Replacement if Needed
If the tie rod stud and knuckle can't be sufficiently torqued, dealers will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #17V570000 (September 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.
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