Defect Description For Recall
Pierce Is Recalling 185 Model Year 2008 And 2009 Custom Fire Trucks Manufactured Between January 1, 2008 And May 31, 2009, Equipped With Meritor WABCo Steering Angle Sensors (Sas). Internal FriCTIon Can Develop Between The Sensor Gears And The Sensor Housing As A Result Of External Forces Experienced On The Vehicle Including Vibration. If Developed FriCTIon Is Great Enough, The Driving Tab Of The Sas Can Shear As The Driver Turns The Steering Wheel.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
CUSTOM CONTENDER
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09V203000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
With A Broken Sas Driving Tab, The Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Will Not FunCTIon Properly, Which Could Possibly Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Pierce Will Notify Owners And The Vehicles Will Be Repaired Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On July 2, 2009. Owners May Contact Pierce At 1-920-832-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
20080101
End Of Manufacture
20090531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
185
Date Owners Notified
20090702
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20090608
Make Campaign Number
39-0139830