2001-2006 Pierce Custom Chassis recall: control arm
Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on October 5, 2007. It covers about 2,604 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,604
- reported
- Oct 5, 2007
- owners notified
- Oct 29, 2007
Suspension: front: control arm
- What is wrong
- On certain fire trucks equipped with an independent front suspension, a pitman arm might fracture under severe load caused by three loading conditions. In all cases, the front axle must be turned full left or right while (1) simultaneously backing up and braking hard, (2) driving one wheel over or against a curb or (3) steering the front axle full left or right when the vehicle is stationary with the service brake applied. These are all low or no -speed events.
- Risk
- Such a break could lead to the suspension losing one of its anchor points, thereby potentially causing loss of vehicle control without prior warning which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the original pitman arms with pitman arms made of higher strength material. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact pierce at 920‑832‑3000.
Recall number 07V470000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 07V470000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2006 Pierce Custom Chassis control arm?
Yes. Recall 07V470000, reported on October 5, 2007, covers about 2,604 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V470000?
Dealers will replace the original pitman arms with pitman arms made of higher strength material. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may 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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