Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #08V274000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V274000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 2,372 affected units, STEERING COLUMN/TRW, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Pierce 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V274000

Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Report Received Date: 2008-06-20T00:00:00

Subject: Steering column/trw

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,372

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Pierce 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 Summary: This failure most likely will occur on high mileage vehicles during low speed, high steering effort events, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kec4-t5bq-m46a

NHTSA ID: 08V274000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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