1997 Pierce Custom Chassis
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Pierce Custom Chassis. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Pierce Custom Chassis. Newest first.
On certain fire trucks with tandem steer axles. the trw tie-rod on the rear-most axle of a tandem axle IS restrained from rotational movement by a pair of anti-rotation seals located at the ball socket joints. these anti-rotation seals will compress over time. if the anti-rotation seal allows too much motion, the seals can deteriorate, allowing contact…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the tie-rod will allow one of the wheels to swing to the limit of its steering stop, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod. notification to owners began november 7, 2003. owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
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