Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V463000 Reported July 11, 2018

Limited retraction bracket may fall from aerial

Q: What is recall 18V463000?

NHTSA recall 18V463000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on July 11, 2018. It addresses: Limited retraction bracket may fall from aerial. The recall affects approximately 17 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 · 17 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V463000

Manufacturer Campaign

74B290

Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 11, 2018

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2007-2017 pierce velocity, impel, arrow-xt, quantum, and enforcer emergency response vehicles equipped with 75ft aerial devices with a 21 inch or 28 inch limited retraction bracket. the bracket on the aerial device may detach from the aerial and fall to the ground.

Safety Consequence

If the bracket falls, it could strike a person below.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install additional hardware to mount the limited retraction bracket, free of charge. the recall began on august 22, 2018. owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. pierce's number for this recall is 74b290.

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 18V463000 or campaign 74B290.
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 18V463000

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

What is recall 18V463000?

NHTSA recall 18V463000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on July 11, 2018. It addresses: Limited retraction bracket may fall from aerial. The recall affects approximately 17 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 18V463000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B290. 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.