NHTSA Recall 16V123000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V123000; Date: Mar. 2, 2016
If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Additionally, the universal joint may separate and the vehicle may not be able to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2016 Pierce Dash Cf; 2016 Pierce Enforcer; 2016 Pierce Impel; 2016 Pierce Quantum; 2016 Pierce Saber; 2016 Pierce Velocity
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 239
Recall Summary:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2016 arrow-xt, dash, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity fire and emergency vehicles manufactured October 13, 2015, to February 9, 2016. The fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the drive shaft may have been improperly tightened.
How to Fix:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will check and correct the tightness of all bolts for the universal joint caps, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74b270.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 2016
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