AI Damage2018 Frontline C-25: common problems
The maker issued 16 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 16
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- All Roto Rays, Division of Eastern Fire Equipment Services, are warranted to the purchaser for 3 years…
All Roto Rays, Division of Eastern Fire Equipment Services, are warranted to the purchaser for 3 years against defects in material or workmanship. During the warranty period products found to be defective will be…
- Husky XP pressure transducer troubleshooting procedure for transducer-related performance concerns
- To notify dealers and customers that the engine oil specification listed on certain Federal (FED) Tags for…
To notify dealers and customers that the engine oil specification listed on certain Federal (FED) Tags for units equipped with PACCAR MX-13 engines may be incorrect, and to ensure proper maintenance practices are…
- This bulletin provides dealer guidance for MCC filter assemblies when the moisture indicator sight glass…
This bulletin provides dealer guidance for MCC filter assemblies when the moisture indicator sight glass appears to show a “wet” condition before installation, after installation, or on replacement filter assemblies.
- This bulletin covers the proper procedure for the replacement/installation of grip tape on hose bed grating
- Pierce has created a new style bracket that is more tolerant of stress and vibrations created from driving
This new design will allow for a longer in-service life over the old and reduce maintenance of the condenser and condenser components.
- TCU Module software patch was created to prevent and resolve the following failure modes
• Prognostics Not Resetting or not Staying Reset after a battery cycle. • Cannot Access PierceCZ.com (HTTP ERROR 500) The procedure below outlines what part/s are needed to resolve the issue.
- To improve the fitment and operational reliability of manual window cranks by installing a fabricated…
To improve the fitment and operational reliability of manual window cranks by installing a fabricated collar over the regulator splines, eliminating looseness and reducing effort when raising or lowering the window.
- As a product improvement, Pierce is now offering an exclusive HosemateTM Safety Swivel
These flanges will be bolt-on and retrofitted to any Akron/Elkhart four-bolt flanged valves using the same bolts and gaskets found on the standard swivel and plug. We also offer the Trident Hosemate in the flange sizes…
- Secondary lock-tab washers are commonly used in applications where parts are subjected to rotational forces
It is crucial for safe operation of the apparatus that these retainers remain in place.
- The GEN 1 Husky 3 foam pump from FSC is being discontinued
To keep supporting our customers, a conversion kit is available to install the GEN 2.1 Husky 3 foam pump in place of the GEN 1.
- This bulletin will provide proper installation instructions and torque ratings for constant torque clamps…
This bulletin will provide proper installation instructions and torque ratings for constant torque clamps that are used to secure coolant hoses on Pierce Fire Apparatus.
NHTSA lists 16 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Frontline C-25?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 16 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Frontline C-25?
NHTSA lists 16 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Frontline C-25 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.