Recall 08V-020: 2007 Pierce Arrow XT, 2007 Pierce Dash and 6 more

PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jan 15, 2008, covering about 22 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-020
Report date
Jan 15, 2008
Vehicles affected
22
Owners notified
Jan 11, 2008

The problem

On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.

The risk

This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Pierce is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (Please see 07e101). The recall began on january 11, 2008. Owners ontact trw at 765-429-1768 or pierce at 920-832-3249.

Notes

Customers 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerPIERCE MANUFACTURING
ComponentSteering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number08V020000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Pierce Arrow XT2007All years
Pierce Dash2007All years
Pierce Enforcer2007All years
Pierce Impel2007All years
Pierce Lance2007All years
Pierce Quantum2007All years
Pierce Saber2007All years
Pierce Velocity2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-020?

On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.

How is recall 08V-020 fixed?

Pierce is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (Please see 07e101). The recall began on january 11, 2008. Owners ontact trw at 765-429-1768 or pierce at 920-832-3249.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.