Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V455000 Reported July 18, 2017

Fire truck may not pump water in cold temperatures

Pierce Manufacturing · N/A · 65 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V455000
Manufacturer Campaign
74B281
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
65
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 18, 2017

Defect Summary

Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2017 arrow xt, enforcer, impel, quantum, and velocity fire trucks equipped with hale pump interlock module kits. the hale interlock pressure switch can fail after prolonged exposure to extreme cold temperatures, preventing the fire truck water pump from operating.

Safety Consequence

If the fire truck cannot pump water during a fire emergency, there would be an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners, and hale products dealers will replace the interlock modules, free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2017. owners may contact hale customer service at 1-800-533-3569 or pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000. pierce's number for this recall is 74b281.

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 17V455000 or campaign 74B281.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V455000

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

What is recall 17V455000?

NHTSA recall 17V455000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on July 18, 2017. It addresses: Fire truck may not pump water in cold temperatures. The recall affects approximately 65 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 17V455000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B281. 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.