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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V423📅 Sep 22, 2010

2000–2008 Pierce Arrow XT & 2000–2008 Pierce Dash + 4 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

🔧 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.

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
10V423000
Manufacturer recall #
74B207
Manufacturer
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Vehicles affected
2,652
Component
STEERING
Owner phone
1-888-974-3723
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 12, 2010
Built
May 30, 1998 – Nov 25, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 10V423 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 10V423?

2000–2008 Pierce Arrow XT & 2000–2008 Pierce Dash + 4 more. 2,652 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-888-974-3723.