The defect
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Ascendant 107' Aerials and 110' Platforms mounted on single rear axle Enforcer chassis. The galvanized stabilizer beams may develop cracks.
The risk
Cracks can cause instability when an aerial ladder or platform is elevated, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the galvanized stabilizer beams as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Ladder And Platform | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Components: STRUCTURE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Ladder And Platform | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Ladder And Platform | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Ladder And Platform | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Ladder And Platform | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Ladder And Platform | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Pierce Ladder And Platform | 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Pierce Ladder And Platform | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
Other structure recalls in 2023
80 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the structure; Pierce Manufacturing filed 54 campaigns in all.
| 23V891000 22 Dec 2023 | Winnebago Towable |
| 23V874000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 23V869000 21 Dec 2023 | General Motors, LLC |
| 23V875000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 23V876000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 23V872000 21 Dec 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 23V860000 19 Dec 2023 | Airstream, Inc. |
| 23V854000 15 Dec 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023