Gear box: shaft sectorRecall 90V-063 · Pierce vehicles
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. recall 90V-063 covers 372 Pierce vehicles for a gear box: shaft sector problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V063000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
IF THE KEY FALLS OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WOULD SPIN ON THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
The fix
MODIFY STEERING LINKAGE TO PREVENT SET SCREW FROM LOOSENING AND KEY FROM COMING OUT OF KEY WAY.
SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONS: FIRE TRUCK.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1988 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.