Recall 10V423000: 2005–2008 Pierce Arrow XT, 2005–2008 Pierce Dash, 2005–2008 Pierce Enforcer +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 21, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 2,652
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008. The steering gear bracket may fracture and break. If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle.
The risk
Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge. The safety recall began on october 12, 2010. Owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket prior to each trip. The remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes
Pierce safety recall no. 74b207.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Pierce Arrow XT
- 2006 Pierce Arrow XT
- 2007 Pierce Arrow XT
- 2008 Pierce Arrow XT
- 2005 Pierce Dash
- 2006 Pierce Dash
- 2007 Pierce Dash
- 2008 Pierce Dash
- 2005 Pierce Enforcer
- 2006 Pierce Enforcer
- 2007 Pierce Enforcer
- 2008 Pierce Enforcer
- 2005 Pierce Impel
- 2006 Pierce Impel
- 2007 Pierce Impel
- 2008 Pierce Impel
- 2005 Pierce Lance
- 2006 Pierce Lance
- 2007 Pierce Lance
- 2008 Pierce Lance
- 2005 Pierce Velocity
- 2006 Pierce Velocity
- 2007 Pierce Velocity
- 2008 Pierce Velocity
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V423000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B207
- Manufacturer
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Owner letters
- Oct 12, 2010
- Components
- Steering (Steering)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology