Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fire Trucks With Tandem Steer Axles. The TRW Tie-Rod On The Rear-Most Axle Of A Tandem Axle Is Restrained From Rotational Movement By A Pair Of Anti-Rotation Seals Located At The Ball Socket Joints. These Anti-Rotation Seals Will Compress Over Time. If The Anti-Rotation Seal Allows Too Much Motion, The Seals Can Deteriorate, Allowing Contact Between The Ball Socket And The Ball Shaft. This Metal-To-Metal Contact Will Transmit Forces Into The Tie-Rod Tube, Causing Fatigue Failure Initiating At The Root Of The Female Treads.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
CUSTOM CHASSIS
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
03V380000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Tie-Rod Will Allow One Of The Wheels To Swing To The Limit Of Its Steering Stop, Potentially Causing A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Tie Rod. Notification To Owners Began November 7, 2003. Owners Should Contact Pierce At 1-888-974-3723.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
19960514
End Of Manufacture
20040515
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
202
Date Owners Notified
20031107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20031008