Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 94V-083 · Pierce vehicles
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. recall 94V-083 covers 2,563 Pierce vehicles for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V083000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET USED TO MOUNT THE POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CAN CRACK AND FAIL.
The risk
THIS CAN CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO BIND, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
The 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.
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.
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 April 1, 1983 to April 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.