Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V037007

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-10-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V037007

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
Vehicles affected
54
Reported to NHTSA
2002-10-08
Owners notified
2002-10-25

Defect description

ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 920-832-3000.

Notes

PIERCE RECALL NUMBER- 74B35.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
PIERCE Dash2000
PIERCE Enforcer2000
PIERCE Lance2000
PIERCE Quantum2000
PIERCE Saber2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.