Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fire Trucks Equipped With An Independent Front Suspension, A Pitman Arm Might Fracture Under Severe Load Caused By Three Loading Conditions. In All Cases, The Front Axle Must Be Turned Full Left Or Right While (1) Simultaneously Backing Up And Braking Hard, (2) Driving One Wheel Over Or Against A Curb Or (3) Steering The Front Axle Full Left Or Right When The Vehicle Is Stationary With The Service Brake Applied. These Are All Low Or No -Speed Events.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
CUSTOM CHASSIS
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
07V470000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
Effect Of Defect
Such A Break Could Lead To The Suspension Losing One Of Its Anchor Points, TherEBY Potentially Causing Loss Of Vehicle Control Without Prior Warning Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Original Pitman Arms With Pitman Arms Made Of Higher Strength Material. The Recall Began On October 29, 2007. Owners May Contact Pierce At 920-832-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20011220
End Of Manufacture
20061231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2604
Date Owners Notified
20071029
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20071005