repaired · 2022 Q1
Axle assembly: axle shaft
Risk. Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2000 Pierce DashProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2000 Pierce Dash, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-525 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Pierce Dash has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Wheels
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2000 Pierce Dash recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Equipment
Risk. If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
no report yet
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk. IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES STUCK, THE OPERATOR MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 4 more recalls
no report yet
Steering
Risk. DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PEDESTAL SEAT FASTENERS COULD FAIL TO RESTRAIN THE SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. THE OCCUPANT WILL EXPERIENCE INSUFFICIENT SUSPENSION SEAT RESTRAINT WHICH COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pierce.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Dash year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dash median. How we score
'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Pierce Dash, and the recalls they led to.
- Williams Controls Accelerator PedalsNo recall
In owners' words
What Dash owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL/RIM CRACKED FROM AIR VALVE OPENING TO A LUG OPENING. THE CRACK IS COMPLETELY THROUGH ON BOTH SIDES. *NM
CRACK IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FROM AIR VALVE OPENING TO A LUG OPENING. THE CRACK IS COMPLETELY THROUGH FROM THE OUTSIDE THROUGH THE INSIDE. SAME PROBLEM AROSE ONE YEAR AGO ON THE LEFT WHEEL. *NM
Own a 2000 Dash?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.