2021 Pierce LADDER AND PLATFORM: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 1 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
Structure: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
2024: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11632496 · 2024-12-26 (December 26, 2024)
The contact owns a 2021 Pierce Manufacturing Aerial. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that several bolts on the vehicle's chassis were loose and detached. The failure occurred on several different occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle remained at the residence however, an independent mechanic diagnosed that the bolts needed to be screwed once again. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11632496 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V407000 · Structure
Reported: 2023-06-06 (June 6, 2023)
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.
Consequence: Cracks can cause instability when an aerial ladder or platform is elevated, increasing the risk of injury.
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 campaign record ↗