Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V390000 Reported June 1, 2016

Pump strainer could fail due to weak soldering

Pierce Manufacturing · N/A · 114 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V390000
Manufacturer Campaign
74B272
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
114
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 1, 2016
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 arrow xt, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity emergency vehicles manufactured august 4, 2015, to august 24, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. these pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.

Safety Consequence

If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on june 16, 2016. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or hale products customer service center at 1-800-533-3569. pierce's number for this recall is 74b272.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 16V390000 or campaign 74B272.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V390000

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

What is recall 16V390000?

NHTSA recall 16V390000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on June 1, 2016. It addresses: Pump strainer could fail due to weak soldering. The recall affects approximately 114 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 16V390000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B272. 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.