NHTSA Campaign Id 90V063000; Date: Apr. 2, 1990
If the key falls out, the universal joint would spin on the shaft, resulting in loss of steering and a possible crash.
1988 Pierce Dash; 1989 Pierce Dash; 1988 Pierce Lance; 1989 Pierce Lance
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 372
The universal joints at each end of the steering shaft are attached to the shaft with a key and set screw. The set screws may loosen and allow the key to fall out of place.
Modify steering linkage to prevent set screw from loosening and key from coming out of key way.
System: steering linkage. Vehicle descriptions: fire truck.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 2, 1990
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