Pierce Saber 2007
Model Saber made in 2007 by Pierce got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, structure.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V020000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 09/29/2007 to 11/29/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 22 | 01/11/2008 | ODI | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 01/15/2008 | 01/15/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain fire trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85 and rcs85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Pierce is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). the recall began on january 11, 2008. owners ontact trw at 765-429-1768 or pierce at 920-832-3249. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V300000 | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | from 02/20/2003 to 03/27/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 25 | 09/30/2010 | MFR | PIERCE MANUFACTURING | 06/28/2010 | 06/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Pierce is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2009 custom contender, dash, enforcer, impel, lance saber, and velocity fire trucks manufactured from february 20, 2003, through march 27, 2009. these trucks may be equipped with drop-down fire hose trays mounted under the front bumper. the hose tray latch may accidentally open while the vehicle is in motion. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs the fire hose may drop to the roadway without warning. potential injury to people and property may occur. the sudden hose deployment may also distract drivers trying to avoid the hose and a crash may occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A new and improved latch design has been developed and a new hose box incorporating the new latch will be installed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2010. owner may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Pierce safety recall no. 39-0139830.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||