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Campaign 22V809 Posted October 27, 2022 299 units

2010-2022 Pierce Fire Trucks Recall 22V809: Basket Brackets

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 20, 2026

Recall 22V809 affects 299 2010-2022 Pierce fire trucks with stokes basket mounting brackets that can fail. Repair is free at any franchised Pierce dealer.

Pierce is recalling 299 2010-2022 Velocity, Enforcer, Arrow Xt, Quantum, and Dash Cf fire trucks because stokes basket mounting brackets have insufficient welds. If a bracket fails, the basket can fall and increase the risk of injury; Pierce dealers will inspect and repair the brackets free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The stokes basket mounting brackets on 2010-2022 Pierce Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Dash Cf, and Enforcer fire trucks are metal supports mounted on certain aerial platforms. Their job is to hold a stokes basket, the rescue basket used to carry a victim, so it stays secured while crews load, move, or stage equipment during an incident.

On affected trucks, the left hand or right hand bracket was not welded deeply enough. Pierce traced the problem to variation in the manual welding process, including improper welding wire speed, which left the weld without enough penetration. When the bracket is loaded, that weak weld can fail and let the stokes basket become unsecured from its mounting points.

There is no warning sign before failure. Crews will not have a reliable visible or audible cue that the bracket weld is too weak before the basket comes loose.

Who's affected?

Spans five Pierce fire truck models across 2010-2022, tied to the stokes basket mounting bracket.

2017 Pierce Quantum body or structural component
2021 Pierce Arrow Xt body or structural component
2021 Pierce Arrow Xt Mechanical
2021 Pierce Velocity body or structural component
2021 Pierce Velocity Mechanical
Units affected299
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

If the left or right mounting bracket fails, the stokes basket can fall and increase the risk of injury. There is no known warning before failure, so avoid relying on the basket mount until the brackets are replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Pierce dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2022 Pierce Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Dash Cf, or Enforcer fire truck is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Pierce dealer to schedule the free stokes basket mounting bracket replacement.
  3. Bring the recall notice, and reference recall number 22V809 when you call or arrive for service.
  4. Avoid relying on the stokes basket mounting brackets until the dealer replaces the brackets that hold the basket in place.
  5. Call Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 with questions about scheduling or dealer handling.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Pierce technician replaces the stokes basket mounting brackets that hold the basket on the affected fire trucks. Parts and labor are covered under recall 22V809, so the dealer repair is free. Pierce lists a general reimbursement plan for owners who already paid for this bracket repair before the recall notice. Bring repair invoices and payment records to the service desk so Pierce can review the claim.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

October 27, 2022 NHTSA published the recall
November 14, 2022 Owner notification mailed
November 14, 2022 Dealer notification began
November 14, 2022 Dealer notification ended
November 14, 2022 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V809?

Recall 22V809 covers 299 2010-2022 Pierce Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Dash Cf, and Enforcer fire trucks with stokes basket mounting brackets that were not welded strongly enough. The brackets can fail, allowing the basket to fall and increasing injury risk.

What should I do if my 2010-2022 Pierce Quantum, Arrow Xt, Velocity, Dash Cf, or Enforcer is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific fire truck is included in recall 22V809. If it is, contact Pierce or a franchised Pierce service location to arrange the stokes basket mounting bracket replacement. Reference Pierce recall number 74B323 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Pierce will replace the stokes basket mounting brackets free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for included vehicles.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is that the left or right stokes basket mounting bracket can fail. If a bracket fails, the stokes basket can fall from the fire truck and increase the risk of injury to people near the vehicle.

What if I bought this Pierce fire truck used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original buyer. If you never received Pierce's owner letter, check your VIN and contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or a Pierce service location with recall number 74B323.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V809000
Pierce customer service1-888-974-3723
NHTSA recall #22V809
NHTSA recall # (full)22V809000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →