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.