1989 Pierce Dash
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1989 Pierce Dash. Newest first.
Pierce IS recalling 2,372 my 1982-1991 arrow, my 1983-1989 dash, and my 1987-1989 dash d8000 emergency vehicles equipped with trw steering columns. the lower end of the trw steering column IS attached to a 90 degree gear box as it passes through the floor of the cab. if the shaft IS not well aligned with the gear box input, a side load IS induced in the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This failure most likely will occur on high mileage vehicles during low speed, high steering effort events, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original trw steering column with a new trw steering column retrofit kit. the safety recall began on october 15, 2008. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
The steering gear bracket used to mount the power steering gear to the chassis frame can crack and fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause the steering gear to bind, resulting in a loss of steering control and a possible accident.
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.
The universal joints at each end of the steering shaft are attached to the shaft with a key and set screw. The set screws may loosen and allow the key to fall out of place.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the key falls out, the universal joint would spin on the shaft, resulting in loss of steering and a possible crash.
Remedy
Modify steering linkage to prevent set screw from loosening and key from coming out of key way.
Cable portion of safety belt assembly (female receptacle mounted inboard on left hand side, driver's side, in crew cab jump area) has been twisted.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Twisting cable reduces its holding capacity and safety bolt could fail in a crash, increasing the potential for injury to occupant.
Remedy
Replace safety belt assembly.
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