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NHTSA recall 92V049000

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump

Pierce Fire Truck

Reported Apr 15, 19921,225 vehicles affectedPIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.Built Aug 1, 1989 – May 1, 1991

The defect

The key which secures the power steering pump mating gear to the pump drive shaft breaks and falls out, allowing the mating gear to spin on the shaft of the power steering pump, resulting in a loss of power steering.

The risk

The loss of power steering without prior warning causesan increased effort to steer the vehicle, and if the vehicle IS in motion whenpower steering loss occurs, could result in a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Inspect the gear, key, keyway, and pump shaft and replace any damaged or worn parts. Install new key and shaft collar with set screw and tighten to 10 foot pounds.

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Vehicles in this recall

Pierce Fire Truck
198919901991

Notes

System: power steering.vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with detroit diesel engines and avickers V20 power steering pump.note: retrofit kits will be shipped to dealers beginning may 15, 1992. Untilretrofit kits have been installed, customers are advised to inspect units toensure key IS still intact.