CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 1999-2013 Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Quantum and Velocity fire trucks equipped with the electric All-steer rear steering option. The affected vehicles have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated.
- Risk
- Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed on July 24, 2017. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
- 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
Certain Pierce fire trucks equipped with the electric All-steer rear steering option have rear steer axle shafts that were not properly heat treated. These shafts may break, which could disable the vehicle.
A disabled vehicle increases the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Pierce Manufacturing customer service at 1-888-974-3723, and check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls. Dealers will replace the rear steer axle shafts free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle