Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V348000 Reported May 30, 2017

Rear steer axle shaft not properly heat treated

Pierce Manufacturing · Power Train · 225 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V348000
Manufacturer Campaign
74B283
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
225
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 30, 2017
Completion Rate
95.45

Defect Summary

Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 arrow xt, dash, enforcer, quantum and velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric all-steer rear steering option. the affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.

Safety Consequence

Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed on july 24, 2017. the recall began june 3, 2020. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

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 17V348000 or campaign 74B283.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V348000

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

What is recall 17V348000?

NHTSA recall 17V348000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on May 30, 2017. It addresses: Rear steer axle shaft not properly heat treated. The recall affects approximately 225 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V348000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B283. 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.