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1990-1991 Pierce Arrow recall: column

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on June 20, 2008. It covers about 2,372 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,372
reported
Jun 20, 2008
owners notified
Oct 15, 2008

Steering: column

What is wrong
Pierce is recalling 2,372 my 1982-1991 arrow, my 1983-1989 dash, and my 1987-1989 dash d8000 emergency vehicles equipped with trw steering columns. The lower end of the trw steering column is attached to a 90 degree gear box as it passes through the floor of the cab. If the shaft is not well aligned with the gear box input, a side load is induced in the lower shaft bearing. This side load can cause bearing failure. If the lower steering column bearing fails, the bearing race or compression spring cuts into the hollow steering shaft tube.
Risk
This failure most likely will occur on high mileage vehicles during low speed, high steering effort events, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original trw steering column with a new trw steering column retrofit kit. The safety recall began on october 15, 2008. Owners may contact pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

Recall number 08V274000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V274000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1991 Pierce Arrow column?

Yes. Recall 08V274000, reported on June 20, 2008, covers about 2,372 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V274000?

Dealers will replace the original trw steering column with a new trw steering column retrofit kit. The safety recall began on october 15, 2008. Owners may contact pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

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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