1998 Pierce Arrow XT
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Pierce Arrow XT. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Pierce Arrow XT. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10210778The GEN 1 Husky 3 foam pump from FSC is being discontinued. To keep supporting our customers, a conversion kit is available to install the GEN 2 Husky 3 foam pump in place of the GEN 1.
Every Pierce Arrow XT model year
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