Fuel tank strap
Defect Summary
Pierce has decided that certain model year 1995-2008 arrow xt, dash, custom contender, lance, enforcer, pierce arrow, quantum, saber and commercial fire trucks manufactured from january 2, 1995, through january 21, 2008, contain a safety defect. these vehicles are equipped with fuel tank straps that may corrode due to winter road salt or liquid de-icing chemicals. if the fuel tank straps corrode sufficiently, the fuel tank supporting straps may fracture and the fuel tank may fall from the vehicle.
Safety Consequence
The vehicles may lose power and stall. in addition, the fuel tank may rupture and spill diesel fuel on the roadway. either of these outcomes may cause a fire truck or surrounding vehicles to slip or slide on the roadway surface, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
For fire trucks that are less than 10 years old, dealers will inspect the fuel tank straps and replace them if necessary with stainless steel straps free of charge. for vehicles that are older than 10 years, pierce is not offering a free remedy, but will offer for purchase replacement fuel tanks straps and provide instructions for installation. the safety recall began on august 27, 2011. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Pierce Manufacturing or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 11V384000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V384000?
NHTSA recall 11V384000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on July 26, 2011. It addresses: Fuel tank strap. The recall affects approximately 6,803 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 11V384000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B218. 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.