Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 22V-892 · Pierce vehicles

Pierce Manufacturing recall 22V-892 covers 17 Pierce vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.

65%
Vehicles repaired11 of 17 · 2024 Q1
Vehicles affected173 models
ReportedDec 2, 2022Owners notified Jan 26, 2023
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 22V892000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2022 Saber, Enforcer, and Arrow XT fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.

The risk

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 26, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B324.

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

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

65%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q12024 Q1