Pierce DASH problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
27 distinct recall campaigns
27,550 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1983 to 2020 model years. Data updated: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 6 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 33.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 |
| Wheels:Rim | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
Suspension: 3; Wheels:Rim: 3; Steering: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 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: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2012: 2
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10102251 · 2004-12-06 (December 6, 2004)
PERSONNEL EXPERIENCED A MALFUNCTION OF THE OSHKOSH TRUCK CORP. ALL STEER ALL WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM ON 2002 PIERCE MANUFACTURING FIRE APPARATUS. AT ABOUT 45 M H, THE REAR WHEELS ON THE THIRD AXLE TURNED OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MADE IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF A SINGLE TRAFFIC LANE, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. MECHANIC NOTED THAT AXLE LOCKING PINS HAD FAILED TO SEAT, AND HAD TO COMPLETE A LENGTHY SENSOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO GET THE …
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102251 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10458987 · 2012-05-19 (May 19, 2012)
FIRE FIGHTERS COMPLAINT: STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TURNED ALMOST 360 DEGREE'S, BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL START TO TURN. EVT TECHNICIANS FOUND THE BOLTS ON BOTH GEAR BOXES BACKED OUT. TAK-4 IS ON HUNDREDS OF FIRE APPARATUS, AND THE PROBLEMS ARE NATION WIDE. PLEASE ADDRESS THE ISSUES, BEFORE A FATALITY! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10458987 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2004: 11; 2005: 10; 2006: 10; 2007: 13; 2008: 10; 2009: 7; 2010: 5; 2011: 2; 2012: 3; 2013: 3; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 3; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 1
Year-by-year records
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Change in recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | Not available |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 3 | +1 |
| 1989 | 0 | 4 | +1 |
| 1990 | 0 | 1 | -3 |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | Not available |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 | +3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | +2 |
| 2000 | 3 | 8 | +2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 | -1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 8 | +1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 9 | +1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | +2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 10 | -1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 | +3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 10 | -3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 7 | -3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 5 | -2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | -3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 3 | +1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | +1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | -1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
6 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10458987FIRE FIGHTERS COMPLAINT: STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TURNED ALMOST 360 DEGREE'S, BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL START TO TURN. EVT TECHNICIANS FOUND THE BOLTS ON BOTH GEAR BOXES BACKED OUT. TAK-4 IS ON HUNDREDS OF FIRE APPARATUS, AND THE PROBLEMS ARE NATION WIDE. PLEASE ADDRESS THE ISSUES, BEFORE A FATALITY! *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Wheels:Rim | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10458987FIRE FIGHTERS COMPLAINT: STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TURNED ALMOST 360 DEGREE'S, BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL START TO TURN. EVT TECHNICIANS FOUND THE BOLTS ON BOTH GEAR BOXES BACKED OUT. TAK-4 IS ON HUNDREDS OF FIRE APPARATUS, AND THE PROBLEMS ARE NATION WIDE. PLEASE ADDRESS THE ISSUES, BEFORE A FATALITY! *TR | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | Too few reports for a range | 30,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10102251 · 30,000 miPERSONNEL EXPERIENCED A MALFUNCTION OF THE OSHKOSH TRUCK CORP. ALL STEER ALL WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM ON 2002 PIERCE MANUFACTURING FIRE APPARATUS. AT ABOUT 45 M H, THE REAR WHEELS ON THE THIRD AXLE TURNED OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MADE IT DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE CONFINES OF A SINGLE TRAFFIC LANE, AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. MECHANIC NOTED THAT AXLE LOCKING PINS HAD FAILED TO SEAT, AND HAD TO COMPLETE A LENGTHY SENSOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO GET THE … |
| Wheels:Rim | Too few reports for a range | 25,100 mi | 3 (sparse) | ODI 10062418 · 25,100 miCRACK IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FROM AIR VALVE OPENING TO A LUG OPENING. THE CRACK IS COMPLETELY THROUGH FROM THE OUTSIDE THROUGH THE INSIDE. SAME PROBLEM AROSE ONE YEAR AGO ON THE LEFT WHEEL. *NM ODI 10062426 · 14,345 miTHE LEFT FRONT WHEEL/RIM CRACKED FROM AIR VALVE OPENING TO A LUG OPENING. THE CRACK IS COMPLETELY THROUGH ON BOTH SIDES. *NM |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2019: 0 complaints · 2020: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Suspension | Wheels:Rim | Steering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | — | 0 | 2ODI 10458986THE STAINLESS STEEL ALL THREAD, USED TO DIVIDE TORQUE TO THE TORSION BARS ON A TAK-4 SUSPENSION FAILED. THE AERIAL/PLATFORM LEANED HARD TO THE LEFT, ALMOST HITTING MULTIPLE VEHICLES. A MIRACLE NO ONE WAS KILLED. *TR ODI 10458987FIRE FIGHTERS COMPLAINT: STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TURNED ALMOST 360 DEGREE'S, BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL START TO TURN. EVT TECHNICIANS FOUND THE BOLTS ON BOTH GEAR BOXES BACKED OUT. TAK-4 IS ON HUNDREDS OF FIRE APPARATUS, AND THE PROBLEMS ARE NATION WIDE. PLEASE ADDRESS THE ISSUES, BEFORE A FATALITY! *TR |
| Wheels:Rim | 0 | — | 0 |
| Steering | 2ODI 10458986THE STAINLESS STEEL ALL THREAD, USED TO DIVIDE TORQUE TO THE TORSION BARS ON A TAK-4 SUSPENSION FAILED. THE AERIAL/PLATFORM LEANED HARD TO THE LEFT, ALMOST HITTING MULTIPLE VEHICLES. A MIRACLE NO ONE WAS KILLED. *TR ODI 10458987FIRE FIGHTERS COMPLAINT: STEERING WHEEL MUST BE TURNED ALMOST 360 DEGREE'S, BEFORE THE TRUCK WILL START TO TURN. EVT TECHNICIANS FOUND THE BOLTS ON BOTH GEAR BOXES BACKED OUT. TAK-4 IS ON HUNDREDS OF FIRE APPARATUS, AND THE PROBLEMS ARE NATION WIDE. PLEASE ADDRESS THE ISSUES, BEFORE A FATALITY! *TR | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.