1998-2008 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Dash and others recall: steering

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall on September 21, 2010. It covers about 2,652 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,652
reported: Sep 21, 2010
owners notified: Oct 12, 2010
related complaints: 5

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

Affected vehicles

Pierce Arrow XT 1998-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Pierce Dash 1998-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Pierce Enforcer 1998-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Pierce Impel 1998-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Pierce Lance 1998-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Pierce Velocity 1998-2008 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about steering problems.

2005 Pierce Arrow XT 2006 Pierce Arrow XT 2007 Pierce Arrow XT 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 2005 Pierce Dash 2006 Pierce Dash 2007 Pierce Dash 2008 Pierce Dash 2005 Pierce Enforcer 2006 Pierce Enforcer 2007 Pierce Enforcer 2008 Pierce Enforcer

Questions about recall 10V423000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2008 Pierce Arrow XT, Pierce Dash and others steering?

Yes. Recall 10V423000, reported on September 21, 2010, covers about 2,652 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V423000?

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.

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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