Recall 10V423000
STEERING
Defect Description
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2008 ARROW XT, LANCE, VELOCITY, ENFORCER, IMPEL, AND DASH CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 1998 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2008. THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY FRACTURE AND BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS THE STEERING GEAR MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Safety Consequence
DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET PRIOR TO EACH TRIP. THE REMEDY TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NO EARLIER THE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 1998 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 1998 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 1998 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 1998 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 1998 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 1999 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 1999 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 1999 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 1999 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 1999 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 1999 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 2000 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 2000 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 2000 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 2000 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 2000 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 2000 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 2001 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 2001 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 2001 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 2001 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 2001 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 2001 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 2002 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 2002 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 2002 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 2002 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 2002 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 2002 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 2003 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 2003 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 2003 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 2003 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 2003 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 2003 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 2004 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 2004 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 2004 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 2004 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 2004 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 2004 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 2005 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 2005 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 2005 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 2005 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 2005 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 2005 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 2006 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 2006 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 2006 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 2006 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 2006 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 2006 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 2007 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 2007 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 2007 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 2007 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 2007 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 2007 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
| 2008 | PIERCE | ARROW XT |
| 2008 | PIERCE | DASH |
| 2008 | PIERCE | ENFORCER |
| 2008 | PIERCE | IMPEL |
| 2008 | PIERCE | LANCE |
| 2008 | PIERCE | VELOCITY |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.