Steering
- Component
- Steering
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Vehicles affected
- 514
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-08-05
- Owners notified
- 2022-10-04
Defect description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Safety risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B321.