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NHTSA recall 94V083000

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Pierce Arrow and 2 more

Reported May 9, 19942,563 vehicles affectedPIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.Built Apr 1, 1983 – Apr 1, 1993

The defect

The steering gear bracket used to mount the power steering gear to the chassis frame can crack and fail.

The risk

This can cause the steering gear to bind, resulting in a loss of steering control and a possible accident.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect vehicles and replace the brackets with newly designed brackets. Until replacement brackets are available, owners are advised to inspect the brackets for cracks, and contact pierce manufacturing for repair information.

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Vehicles in this recall

Pierce Arrow
19831984198519861987198819891990199119921993
Pierce Dash
19831984198519861987198819891990199119921993
Pierce Lance
19831984198519861987198819891990199119921993

Notes

System: steering; power. Gear box.ehicle description: fire trucks with steering gear mounting brackets part nos .40-0368, 40-0852, 40-3309.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided within a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact pierce service center at 1-414-832-3666. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.