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2008-2009 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Custom Contender and others recall: steering

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on June 8, 2009. It covers about 185 vehicles.

vehicles affected
185
reported
Jun 8, 2009
owners notified
Jul 2, 2009

Steering

What is wrong
Pierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 custom fire trucks manufactured between january 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). Internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Risk
With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (ESC) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 2, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.

Recall number 09V203000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V203000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Custom Contender and others steering?

Yes. Recall 09V203000, reported on June 8, 2009, covers about 185 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V203000?

Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 2, 2009. 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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