SteeringRecall 10V-423 · Pierce vehicles

PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall 10V-423 covers 2,652 Pierce vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 2010.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,6526 models

ReportedSep 21, 2010Owners notified Oct 12, 2010

Complaints since5Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 10V423000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2008 ARROW XT, LANCE, VELOCITY, ENFORCER, IMPEL, AND DASH CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 1998 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2008. THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY FRACTURE AND BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS THE STEERING GEAR MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.

The risk

DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET PRIOR TO EACH TRIP. THE REMEDY TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NO EARLIER THE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.

PIERCE SAFETY RECALL NO. 74B207.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Pierce Arrow XT1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Pierce Dash1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Pierce Enforcer1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Pierce Impel1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Pierce Lance1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Pierce Velocity1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Built from May 30, 1998 to November 25, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.