Recall 17V570000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20170914
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
12 models

Defect Description

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Safety Consequence

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 PIERCE ARROW XT
2015 PIERCE ENFORCER
2015 PIERCE IMPEL
2015 PIERCE QUANTUM
2015 PIERCE SABER
2015 PIERCE VELOCITY
2016 PIERCE ARROW XT
2016 PIERCE ENFORCER
2016 PIERCE IMPEL
2016 PIERCE QUANTUM
2016 PIERCE SABER
2016 PIERCE VELOCITY

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.