Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V049000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-04-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V049000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
Vehicles affected
1,225
Reported to NHTSA
1992-04-15
Owners notified
1992-05-05

Defect description

THE KEY WHICH SECURES THE POWER STEERING PUMP MATING GEAR TO THE PUMP DRIVE SHAFT BREAKS AND FALLS OUT, ALLOWING THE MATING GEAR TO SPIN ON THE SHAFT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

Safety risk

THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSESAN INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHENPOWER STEERING LOSS OCCURS, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT THE GEAR, KEY, KEYWAY, AND PUMP SHAFT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. INSTALL NEW KEY AND SHAFT COLLAR WITH SET SCREW AND TIGHTEN TO 10 FOOT POUNDS.

Notes

SYSTEM: POWER STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES AND AVICKERS V20 POWER STEERING PUMP.NOTE: RETROFIT KITS WILL BE SHIPPED TO DEALERS BEGINNING MAY 15, 1992. UNTILRETROFIT KITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO INSPECT UNITS TOENSURE KEY IS STILL INTACT.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
PIERCE Fire Truck1991 1990 1989

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.