Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
ARROW XT
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
10V423000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
Detachment Of The Steering Gear Will Result In A Loss Of Steering Control That Could Cause A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
19980530
End Of Manufacture
20081125
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2652
Date Owners Notified
20101012
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20100921
Make Campaign Number
74B207