2000 Pierce Dash, Pierce Enforcer and others recall: tie rod assembly

Pierce Manufacturing,inc. reported this safety recall on October 8, 2002. It covers about 54 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 54
reported: Oct 8, 2002
owners notified: Oct 25, 2002

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong: On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 920‑832‑3000.

Recall number 02V037007

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V037007

Is there a recall on the 2000 Pierce Dash, Pierce Enforcer and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 02V037007, reported on October 8, 2002, covers about 54 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V037007?

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 920‑832‑3000.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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