Pierce is recalling 2016 Arrow XT fire trucks with potentially insufficiently welded stokes basket mounting brackets that could fall and cause injury.
The left and/or right brackets can fail, allowing the stokes basket to fall and increasing the risk of injury.
Pierce is recalling 2016 Arrow XT fire trucks because the stokes basket mounting brackets may not be welded properly. This could cause the basket to fall and increase injury risk during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227364-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-fire-truck-recall-stokes-basket-brackets.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227364-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-fire-truck-recall-stokes-basket-brackets · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V809000
“Pierce Arrow XT 2016 Fire Truck Recall: Stokes Basket Brackets May Fail.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227364-pierce-arrow-xt-2016-fire-truck-recall-stokes-basket-brackets. Based on NHTSA recall 22V809000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V809000).
The stokes basket mounting brackets may have insufficient welds, causing them to fail. If the basket falls, it could strike people or equipment, increasing injury risk during fire operations.
Fire truck owners who purchased Pierce Arrow XT models from 2010-2022 are affected. Firefighters using these trucks are most at risk due to potential basket failure during operations.
Check if your Pierce fire truck is a 2010-2022 model with the Arrow XT name. The recall covers Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks.
Call 1-888-974-3723 to schedule bracket replacement.
Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets free of charge.
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.
The stokes basket mounting brackets may have insufficient welds, causing them to fail and potentially fall, increasing injury risk.
Check if your Pierce fire truck is a 2010-2022 model with the Arrow XT name, as the recall covers Pierce Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks.
Contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 to get free replacement brackets for the stokes basket mounting brackets.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pierce to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V809000 — Pierce Pierce Hello, I own a Pierce that is covered by recall 22V809000 from Pierce. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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