Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V230000 Reported April 5, 2011

Incorrect inch wheel installation

Q: What is recall 11V230000?

NHTSA recall 11V230000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on April 5, 2011. It addresses: Incorrect inch wheel installation. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Pierce Manufacturing · N/A · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V230000

Manufacturer Campaign

74B213

Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 5, 2011

Defect Summary

Pierce is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 arrow xt and velocity fire apparatus manufactured from june 30, 2009, through march 15, 2011. the front axle of these vehicles were built with michelin 365/70r22.5 xza tires installed on 12.25 inch wide wheels. these tires require 10.5 inch wide wheels. therefore, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Safety Consequence

The wider 12.25 inch wheel may cause the tire bead to separate from the rim. This tire bead separation can cause a tire failure that may cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new 10.5 inch wide wheels and new michelin 365/70r22.5 zxa tires on the front axle of the fire apparatus free of charge. the safety recall began on april 15, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 11V230000 or campaign 74B213.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 11V230000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V230000?

NHTSA recall 11V230000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on April 5, 2011. It addresses: Incorrect inch wheel installation. The recall affects approximately 5 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V230000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B213. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.