Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #07V470000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V470000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 2,604 affected units, PITMAN ARM, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain fire trucks equipped with an independent front suspension, a pitman arm might fracture under severe load caused by three loading conditions. in all cases, the front axle must be turned full left or right while (1) simultaneously backing up and braking hard, (2) driving one wheel over or against a curb or (3) steering the front axle full left or right when the vehicle is stationary with the service brake applied. these are all low or no -speed events.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the original pitman arms with pitman arms made of higher strength material. the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V470000

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2007-10-05T00:00:00

Subject: Pitman arm

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 2,604

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain fire trucks equipped with an independent front suspension, a pitman arm might fracture under severe load caused by three loading conditions. in all cases, the front axle must be turned full left or right while (1) simultaneously backing up and braking hard, (2) driving one wheel over or against a curb or (3) steering the front axle full left or right when the vehicle is stationary with the service brake applied. these are all low or no -speed events.

Consequence Summary: Such a break could lead to the suspension losing one of its anchor points, thereby potentially causing loss of vehicle control without prior warning which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the original pitman arms with pitman arms made of higher strength material. the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j4q7~av8h_5fek

NHTSA ID: 07V470000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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