Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #03V380000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V380000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 202 affected units, PIERCE/TIE ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the tie rod. notification to owners began november 7, 2003. owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V380000

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2003-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Pierce/tie rod

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 202

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On 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 Summary: Failure 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 Action: Dealers will replace the tie rod. notification to owners began november 7, 2003. owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2qi7-2z69.3k8m

NHTSA ID: 03V380000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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