Recall 10V-423: 1998–2008 Pierce Arrow XT, 1998–2008 Pierce Dash and 4 more

PIERCE MANUFACTURING recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Sep 21, 2010, covering about 2,652 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-423
Report date
Sep 21, 2010
Vehicles affected
2,652
Owners notified
Oct 12, 2010

The problem

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.

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerPIERCE MANUFACTURING
ComponentSteering
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V423000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Pierce Arrow XT1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Pierce Dash1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Pierce Enforcer1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Pierce Impel1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Pierce Lance1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All years
Pierce Velocity1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008All 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 10V-423?

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.

How is recall 10V-423 fixed?

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 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.