Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V063000

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-04-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V063000

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Component
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
Vehicles affected
372
Reported to NHTSA
1990-04-02
Owners notified
1990-04-02

Defect description

THE UNIVERSAL JOINTS AT EACH END OF THE STEERING SHAFT ARE ATTACHED TO THE SHAFT WITH A KEY AND SET SCREW. THE SET SCREWS MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE KEY TO FALL OUT OF PLACE.

Safety risk

IF THE KEY FALLS OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WOULD SPIN ON THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

MODIFY STEERING LINKAGE TO PREVENT SET SCREW FROM LOOSENING AND KEY FROM COMING OUT OF KEY WAY.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONS: FIRE TRUCK.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
PIERCE Dash1989 1988
PIERCE Lance1989 1988

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.