Recall 10V195 covers 827 2006-2010 Pierce Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Lance, and Dash vehicles for unexpected engine shutdown. Repair is free at franchised Pierce dealers.
Pierce is recalling 827 2006-2010 Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Lance, and Dash emergency vehicles with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines because the engine can shut down unexpectedly during a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition. An unexpected shutdown can hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk; the Pierce dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected Pierce Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Lance, and Dash emergency vehicles use Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines with a diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system. That filter traps soot from the engine and burns it off at high temperature so the exhaust system stays clear and the engine keeps running during service.
On affected 2006-2010 vehicles, the engine control system is tied to a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition. When that condition is detected, the engine can shut down unexpectedly instead of continuing to run. For an emergency vehicle, that means the problem is not just an exhaust issue; it stops engine power when the vehicle is in use.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner or operator is not given a specific symptom in the recall filing to watch for before the shutdown happens.
Who's affected?
Covers 5 Pierce fire-truck lines across the 2006-2010 model years, all tied to engine and engine cooling.
| 2006 Pierce Quantum | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2010 Pierce Arrow Xt | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Pierce Velocity | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Pierce Velocity | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Pierce Lance | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Pierce Lance | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Pierce Dash | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2006 Pierce Arrow Xt | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2006 Pierce Lance | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Pierce Dash | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Pierce Quantum | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Pierce Dash | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Pierce Dash | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2006 Pierce Velocity | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2006 Pierce Dash | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Pierce Lance | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Pierce Velocity | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Pierce Velocity | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Pierce Lance | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Pierce Arrow Xt | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Pierce Arrow Xt | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2007 Pierce Arrow Xt | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Pierce Quantum | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Pierce Quantum | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2010 Pierce Quantum | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 827 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
An unexpected engine shutdown during emergency response can hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk. If your fleet operates these Pierce vehicles, have the service manager schedule the recall work soon and brief drivers on the shutdown risk until it is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Pierce dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2010 Pierce Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Lance, or Dash is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Pierce dealer to ask about the free engine-control reprogramming.
- Reference recall number 10V195 when you call so the service desk can match the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Pierce or Detroit Diesel mailed one to your department or fleet office.
- Avoid relying on the vehicle for emergency response until service confirms the engine control logic no longer requests shutdown during a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition.
What happens at the repair
This record describes a free software repair, but the remedy status is not listed as available here. Confirm appointment availability with a Pierce dealer before scheduling service. Once available for your VIN, a Pierce technician reprograms the engine control logic so a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition turns on the malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. The source record says the safety recall began on May 28, 2010. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 7, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V195?
Recall 10V195 covers 827 2006-2010 Pierce Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Lance, and Dash emergency vehicles with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines. The engine control logic can request an unexpected shutdown during a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition. Detroit Diesel repairs it for free by reprogramming the engine control logic.
What should I do if my 2006-2010 Pierce Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Lance, or Dash is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific emergency vehicle is included in recall 10V195. If it is, contact a franchised Pierce service location or Detroit Diesel service channel and reference recall 10V195. The free repair reprograms the engine control logic so the warning light illuminates without requesting engine shutdown.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Detroit Diesel will repair the affected vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost when your VIN is included.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unexpected engine shutdown during emergency vehicle operation. Pierce reported that shutdown under certain conditions can hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free engine-control-logic reprogramming before returning the vehicle to active service.
When did the recall repair start?
The safety recall began on May 28, 2010. Owner notification was handled by Detroit Diesel, and the free remedy is an engine-control-logic reprogramming that illuminates a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V195000 |
|---|---|
| Pierce customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V195 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V195000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →