Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V630000

Suspension: front

Pierce Manufacturing filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-08-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V630000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-28
Owners notified
2020-02-27

Defect description

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling one 2019 Pierce Tanker vehicle built on a Daimler/Freightliner chassis equipped with a front Meritor MX 120EVO axle. The axle may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.

Safety risk

If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Pierce will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
PIERCE Tanker2019

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.