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Recalls 1
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 10V423000 · Recall details
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Is the 1998 Pierce Impel reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Pierce Impel.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Pierce Impel?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1998 Pierce Impel have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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