Defect Description For Recall
Pierce Is Recalling 2,372 My 1982-1991 Arrow, My 1983-1989 Dash, And My 1987-1989 Dash D8000 Emergency Vehicles Equipped With TRW Steering Columns. The Lower End Of The TRW Steering Column Is Attached To A 90 Degree Gear Box As It Passes Through The Floor Of The Cab. If The Shaft Is Not Well Aligned With The Gear Box Input, A Side Load Is Induced In The Lower Shaft Bearing. This Side Load Can Cause Bearing Failure. If The Lower Steering Column Bearing Fails, The Bearing Race Or Compression Spring Cuts Into The Hollow Steering Shaft Tube.
Make Of Vehicle
PIERCE
Model Of Vehicle
DASH D8000
Year
1989
Recall Campaign Number
08V274000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
This Failure Most Likely Will Occur On High Mileage Vehicles During Low Speed, High Steering Effort Events, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Original TRW Steering Column With A New TRW Steering Column Retrofit Kit. The Safety Recall Began On October 15, 2008. Owners May Contact Pierce At 1-920-832-3000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Start Of Manufacture
19820101
End Of Manufacture
19911231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2372
Date Owners Notified
20081015
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20080620