NHTSA Recall 94V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V083000; Date: May. 9, 1994
This can cause the steering gear to bind, resulting in a loss of steering control and a possible accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Pierce Arrow; 1984 Pierce Arrow; 1985 Pierce Arrow; 1986 Pierce Arrow; 1987 Pierce Arrow; 1988 Pierce Arrow; 1989 Pierce Arrow; 1990 Pierce Arrow; 1991 Pierce Arrow; 1992 Pierce Arrow; 1993 Pierce Arrow; 1983 Pierce Dash; 1984 Pierce Dash; 1985 Pierce Dash; 1986 Pierce Dash; 1987 Pierce Dash; 1988 Pierce Dash; 1989 Pierce Dash; 1990 Pierce Dash; 1991 Pierce Dash; 1992 Pierce Dash; 1993 Pierce Dash; 1983 Pierce Lance; 1984 Pierce Lance; 1985 Pierce Lance; 1986 Pierce Lance; 1987 Pierce Lance; 1988 Pierce Lance; 1989 Pierce Lance; 1990 Pierce Lance; 1991 Pierce Lance; 1992 Pierce Lance; 1993 Pierce Lance
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Affected Units:: 2,563
Recall Summary:
The steering gear bracket used to mount the power steering gear to the chassis frame can crack and fail.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect vehicles and replace the brackets with newly designed brackets. Until replacement brackets are available, owners are advised to inspect the brackets for cracks, and contact pierce manufacturing for repair information.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; power. Gear box. Ehicle description: fire trucks with steering gear mounting brackets part nos . 40-0368, 40-0852, 40-3309. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact pierce service center at 1-414-832-3666. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 1994
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