NHTSA Recall 01V113000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V113000; Date: Apr. 2, 2001
Under these conditions, the driver can experience unintended turning of a single or a tandum rear axle, possibly leading to a vehicle crash or injury or death to a pedestrian or fire fighter.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Pierce Fire Truck; 1997 Pierce Fire Truck; 1998 Pierce Fire Truck; 1999 Pierce Fire Truck; 2000 Pierce Fire Truck; 2001 Pierce Fire Truck
Component: Suspension:multiple Axle
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 147
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with oshkosh all-steer all-wheel steering system. The rear wheels of a fire engine can turn unintentionally if the all-wheel steering system key is on and moisture penetrates to the wire that connects the steering sensor to the electronic control unit (ecu). It was discovered that the insulation covering the wires between the sensor and the ecu had been nicked during time of assembly. Over time, the nick in the insulation allowed moisture to penetrate to the actual wire.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for nicked wires and replace the wire harness. This recall campaign is 100% complete.
Recall Notes:
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 30, 2001
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