Pierce Custom Chassis 2000

Model Custom Chassis made in 2000 by Pierce got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
03V380000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 05/14/1996 to 05/15/2004V (Vehicle)20211/07/2003MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING10/08/200310/20/2003
Defect SummaryOn 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 between the ball socket and the ball shaft. this metal-to-metal contact will transmit forces into the tie-rod tube, causing fatigue failure initiating at the root of the female treads.
Consequence SummaryFailure 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the tie rod. notification to owners began november 7, 2003. owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration