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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V203📅 Jun 8, 2009

2008–2009 Pierce Arrow XT & 2008–2009 Pierce Custom Contender + 4 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Pierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 Custom fire trucks manufactured between january 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). Internal friction CAN develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas CAN shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.

💥 The risk

With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (ESC) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 2, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V203000
Manufacturer recall #
39-0139830
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Vehicles affected
185
Component
STEERING
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 2, 2009
Built
Jan 1, 2008 – May 31, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V203 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V203?

2008–2009 Pierce Arrow XT & 2008–2009 Pierce Custom Contender + 4 more. 185 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Pierce dealer to book the free repair.