NHTSA Recall 08V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V020000; Date: Jan. 15, 2008
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2007 Pierce Dash; 2007 Pierce Enforcer; 2007 Pierce Impel; 2007 Pierce Lance; 2007 Pierce Quantum; 2007 Pierce Saber; 2007 Pierce Velocity
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
How to Fix:
Pierce is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on January 11, 2008. Owners ontact trw at 765-429-1768 or pierce at 920-832-3249.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 11, 2008
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