Pierce Manufacturing | NHTSA Recall #09V203000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V203000 by Pierce Manufacturing. Includes 185 affected units, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR/MERITOR WABCO, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Pierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 custom fire trucks manufactured between january 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on july 2, 2009. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V203000
Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
Report Received Date: 2009-06-08T00:00:00
Subject: Steering angle sensor/meritor wabco
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 185

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 39-0139830
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Pierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 custom fire trucks manufactured between january 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Consequence Summary: With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on july 2, 2009. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V203000
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