NHTSA recall 08V020000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Pierce Arrow XT and 7 more
Reported Jan 15, 200822 vehicles affectedPIERCE MANUFACTURINGBuilt Sep 29, 2007 – Nov 29, 2007
The defect
On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
The risk
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Pierce IS working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners ontact trw at 765-429-1768 or pierce at 920-832-3249.