NHTSA Recall 17V570000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V570000; Date: Sep. 14, 2017
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2016 Pierce Arrow Xt; 2015 Pierce Enforcer; 2016 Pierce Enforcer; 2015 Pierce Impel; 2016 Pierce Impel; 2015 Pierce Quantum; 2016 Pierce Quantum; 2015 Pierce Saber; 2016 Pierce Saber; 2015 Pierce Velocity; 2016 Pierce Velocity
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing
Affected Units:: 56
Recall Summary:
Pierce manufacturing (pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 arrow xt, enforcer, impel, quantum, saber, and velocity vehicles, equipped with certain spicer d-series and e-series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
How to Fix:
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.
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: Nov 30, 2017
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