Pierce Dash 1985

Model Dash made in 1985 by Pierce got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - COLUMN
08V274000PIERCE MANUFACTURINGfrom 01/01/1982 to 12/31/1991V (Vehicle)237210/15/2008MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING06/20/200806/20/2008
Defect SummaryPierce 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 SummaryThis failure most likely will occur on high mileage vehicles during low speed, high steering effort events, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
94V083000PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.from 04/01/1983 to 04/01/1993V (Vehicle)256307/15/1994MFRPIERCE MANUFACTURING05/09/199405/20/1994
Defect SummaryThe steering gear bracket used to mount the power steering gear to the chassis frame can crack and fail.
Consequence SummaryThis can cause the steering gear to bind, resulting in a loss of steering control and a possible accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesSystem: 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.