Defect Description For Recall
The Universal Joints At Each End Of The Steering Shaft Are Attached To The Shaft With A Key And Set Screw. The Set Screws May Loosen And Allow The Key To Fall Out Of Place.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
DASH
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
90V063000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
Effect Of Defect
If The Key Falls Out, The Universal Joint Would Spin On The Shaft, Resulting In Loss Of Steering And A Possible Crash.
Fix Defect
Modify Steering Linkage To Prevent Set Screw From Loosening And Key From Coming Out Of Key Way.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing,Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19880101
End Of Manufacture
19890801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
372
Date Owners Notified
19900402
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
19900402