Pierce Steering Recall 10V423000 (2,652 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.

The fix

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.

Contacts

Pierce safety recall no. 74B207. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Pierce dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V423000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1998 Pierce Arrow XT	0	1	A
1999 Pierce Arrow XT	0	2	A
2000 Pierce Arrow XT	0	3	A
2001 Pierce Arrow XT	0	3	A
2002 Pierce Arrow XT	0	4	A
2003 Pierce Arrow XT	0	6	B
2004 Pierce Arrow XT	0	7	B
2005 Pierce Arrow XT	1	8	C
2006 Pierce Arrow XT	0	8	C
2007 Pierce Arrow XT	0	13	C
2008 Pierce Arrow XT	1	16	D
1998 Pierce Dash	0	4	C
1999 Pierce Dash	1	6	D
2000 Pierce Dash	3	8	F
2001 Pierce Dash	0	7	D
2002 Pierce Dash	0	8	F
2003 Pierce Dash	0	9	F
2004 Pierce Dash	1	11	F
2005 Pierce Dash	0	10	F
2006 Pierce Dash	0	10	F
2007 Pierce Dash	1	13	F
2008 Pierce Dash	0	10	F
1998 Pierce Enforcer	0	1	A
1999 Pierce Enforcer	0	3	A
2000 Pierce Enforcer	0	7	B
2001 Pierce Enforcer	0	7	B
2002 Pierce Enforcer	0	7	B
2003 Pierce Enforcer	0	8	C
2004 Pierce Enforcer	0	10	C
2005 Pierce Enforcer	0	10	C
2006 Pierce Enforcer	1	9	C
2007 Pierce Enforcer	1	11	C
2008 Pierce Enforcer	0	9	C
1998 Pierce Impel	0	1	A
1999 Pierce Impel	0	1	A
2000 Pierce Impel	0	1	A
2001 Pierce Impel	0	1	A
2002 Pierce Impel	0	1	A
2003 Pierce Impel	0	2	A
2004 Pierce Impel	0	3	B
2005 Pierce Impel	0	4	B
2006 Pierce Impel	0	5	C
2007 Pierce Impel	3	12	F
2008 Pierce Impel	1	15	F
1998 Pierce Lance	0	3	B
1999 Pierce Lance	0	5	C
2000 Pierce Lance	0	7	C
2001 Pierce Lance	0	6	C
2002 Pierce Lance	0	7	C
2003 Pierce Lance	0	8	D
2004 Pierce Lance	0	8	D
2005 Pierce Lance	0	6	C
2006 Pierce Lance	0	6	C
2007 Pierce Lance	0	7	C
2008 Pierce Lance	0	5	C
1998 Pierce Velocity	0	1	A
1999 Pierce Velocity	0	2	A
2000 Pierce Velocity	0	2	A
2001 Pierce Velocity	0	2	A
2002 Pierce Velocity	0	2	A
2003 Pierce Velocity	0	3	A
2004 Pierce Velocity	0	4	A
2005 Pierce Velocity	0	4	A
2006 Pierce Velocity	0	6	B
2007 Pierce Velocity	0	15	D
2008 Pierce Velocity	0	17	D

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Complaints

Recalls

Grade

Questions

Is the 10V423000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PIERCE MANUFACTURING's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 10V423000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 10V423000 announced?

PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported it to NHTSA on September 21, 2010. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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