PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-05-09.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V083000
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
Vehicles affected
2,563
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-09
Owners notified
1994-07-15
Defect description
THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET USED TO MOUNT THE POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CAN CRACK AND FAIL.
Safety risk
THIS CAN CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO BIND, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE BRACKETS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED BRACKETS. UNTIL REPLACEMENT BRACKETS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO INSPECT THE BRACKETS FOR CRACKS, AND CONTACT PIERCE MANUFACTURING FOR REPAIR INFORMATION.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER. GEAR BOX.EHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS WITH STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKETS PART NOS .40-0368, 40-0852, 40-3309.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT PIERCE SERVICE CENTER AT 1-414-832-3666. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.