CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Lance, Impel, and Quantum vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to March 31, 2007. In the affected vehicles, tears in the ball joint protective boots may result in contamination of the ball joints.
- Risk
- The contamination may cause premature ball joint failure and the wheel to disengage from the control arm, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots. Pierce will also evaluate the ball joint wear. Ball joints with an unexpected level of wear will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B267.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Torn protective boots on the front lower and upper ball joints can let dirt and contamination into the joints, which may cause premature ball joint failure. If a ball joint fails, the wheel can separate from the control arm, raising the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect affected vehicles for torn ball joint boots and evaluate ball joint wear. Ball joints showing unexpected wear will be replaced. All repairs are free of charge. Owners will be notified by Pierce Manufacturing, and you can contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723, referencing recall number 74B267. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Arrow XT | 20062007 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Dash | 20062007 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 20062007 |
| Pierce Impel | 20062007 |
| Pierce Lance | 20062007 |
| Pierce Quantum | 20062007 |