NHTSA safety recall

Recall 94V083000

Steering › Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) — Pierce · reported 9 May 1994 · 2,563 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET USED TO MOUNT THE POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CAN CRACK AND FAIL.

The risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO BIND, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE BRACKETS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED BRACKETS. UNTIL REPLACEMENT BRACKETS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO INSPECT THE BRACKETS FOR CRACKS, AND CONTACT PIERCE MANUFACTURING FOR REPAIR INFORMATION.

SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER. GEAR BOX.EHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS WITH STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKETS PART NOS .40-0368, 40-0852, 40-3309.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT PIERCE SERVICE CENTER AT 1-414-832-3666. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

NHTSA campaign
94V083000
Filed by
Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
Report received
9 May 1994
Owners notified
15 Jul 1994
Potentially affected
2,563

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1983 Pierce Arrow 1984 Pierce Arrow 1985 Pierce Arrow 1986 Pierce Arrow 1987 Pierce Arrow 1988 Pierce Arrow 1989 Pierce Arrow 1990 Pierce Arrow 1991 Pierce Arrow 1992 Pierce Arrow 1993 Pierce Arrow 1983 Pierce Dash 1984 Pierce Dash 1985 Pierce Dash 1986 Pierce Dash 1987 Pierce Dash 1988 Pierce Dash 1989 Pierce Dash 1990 Pierce Dash 1991 Pierce Dash 1992 Pierce Dash 1993 Pierce Dash 1983 Pierce Lance 1984 Pierce Lance 1985 Pierce Lance 1986 Pierce Lance 1987 Pierce Lance 1988 Pierce Lance 1989 Pierce Lance 1990 Pierce Lance 1991 Pierce Lance 1992 Pierce Lance 1993 Pierce Lance

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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