Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2005 Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Recalls
PIERCE IS RECALLING 466 MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2009 FIRE APPARATUS BODIES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 10, 2003 AND MARCH 9, 2009, AND MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DUAL SCBA CYLINDER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS. THESE COMPARTMENTS EXTEND INBOARD HORIZONTALLY FROM THE SIDE OF THE REAR BODY. THE SCBA COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO POP OPEN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Pierce told its dealers about the 2005 Pierce 75' Aluminum Ladder: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011818 | This bulletin is to support the dealer network when replacing a ASL 360 ECU that requires programming on the truck. |
| 11011817 | Software update for fault codes on Command Zone display: This software update may help remove ambiguity between active and inactive engine error codes shown on the Command Zone display. |
| 11011816 | This is a procedure outlining the steps required to retro fit a fire apparatus that currently has a CZI HED, CZI Morey, or a CZII Morey display to the current production product HED Color display. This process outlines all potential environments in which this is possible. |
| 11008386 | All Roto Rays are warranted to the purchaser for twenty-four months from the date of service against defects in material or workmanship. During the warranty period products found to be defective will be repaired or replaced (at Roto Rays option) without charge. The defective light must be returned to Roto Rays, INC., 722 Park Ave., Herndon, VA 20170. The light will be returned to the purchaser prepaid. |
| 10237496 | Proper application of ladder rung covers with adhesives to ensure binding to ladder rungs. |
| 10210778 | The GEN 1 Husky 3 foam pump from FSC is being discontinued. To keep supporting our customers, a conversion kit is available to install the GEN 2 Husky 3 foam pump in place of the GEN 1. |
| 10197425 | Field Update Notice #74B254 75' Hal Slide Pad Torque. Pierce has identified that certain 75' Heavy Duty Aluminum Ladders (HAL) have had the slide pads replaced between the base section and mid-section. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Unintended aerial platform movement
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation