CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2016 Arrow-XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire and emergency vehicles manufactured October 13, 2015, to February 9, 2016. The fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the drive shaft may have been improperly tightened.
- Risk
- If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Additionally, the universal joint may separate and the vehicle may not be able to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will check and correct the tightness of all bolts for the universal joint caps, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B270.
- 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
A fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the driveshaft may not have been properly tightened during manufacture. This affects certain 2016 fire and emergency vehicles built between October 13, 2015, and February 9, 2016.
If the cap was not tightened correctly, it can come off the vehicle and become a road hazard for other drivers. In addition, the universal joint may separate, leaving the vehicle unable to be driven and increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Pierce Manufacturing customer service at 1-888-974-3723, referencing recall number 74B270. Pierce will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will check and correct the tightness of the universal joint cap bolts as needed, at no cost. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Dash CF | 2016 |
| Pierce Enforcer | 2016 |
| Pierce Impel | 2016 |
| Pierce Quantum | 2016 |
| Pierce Saber | 2016 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2016 |