1989 Pierce Dash Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V274000
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1982
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: October 15th, 2008

Defect Summary:
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 LOWER SHAFT BEARING. THIS SIDE LOAD CAN CAUSE BEARING FAILURE. IF THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN BEARING FAILS, THE BEARING RACE OR COMPRESSION SPRING CUTS INTO THE HOLLOW STEERING SHAFT TUBE.

Consequence Summary:
THIS FAILURE MOST LIKELY WILL OCCUR ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES DURING LOW SPEED, HIGH STEERING EFFORT EVENTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V083000
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1983
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1993
Date of Owner Notification: July 15th, 1994

Defect Summary:
THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET USED TO MOUNT THE POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CAN CRACK AND FAIL.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO BIND, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V063000
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1988
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1989
Date of Owner Notification: April 2nd, 1990

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE KEY FALLS OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WOULD SPIN ON THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
MODIFY STEERING LINKAGE TO PREVENT SET SCREW FROM LOOSENING AND KEY FROM COMING OUT OF KEY WAY.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONS: FIRE TRUCK.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V006000
Manufacturer: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1989
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1989
Date of Owner Notification: February 5th, 1990

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
TWISTING CABLE REDUCES ITS HOLDING CAPACITY AND SAFETY BOLT COULD FAIL IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.