12 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Pierce Impel, across model years 2004–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Pierce dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Impel by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls by model year
Of the Pierce Impel model years, the 2016 has the most recalls (9).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Pierce Impel model year on this page. Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Pierce is recalling 2015-2026 Arrow XT fire trucks with a false firm-on-ground indicator light that may cause injury during aerial operations. Owners must update software and check device function for free.
Pierce is recalling 2025 Arrow XT vehicles due to potential steering linkage arm detachment causing loss of control. Owners must contact dealers for free bolt tightening by February 10, 2026.
Pierce recalls 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity models due to potential fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire.
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.
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.
When the Pierce Impel recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the Pierce Impel. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Pierce Impel complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 12 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Pierce Impel, covering model years 2004–2026. The most recent was issued Apr 6, 2026 (Equipment).
The 2016 Pierce Impel has the most, with 9 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Equipment (4), Steering (2), Power Train (2), Fuel System, Diesel (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Pierce dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Pierce to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Pierce dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.