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- STEERING; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Risk
- If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.
- 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 castellated nut on the steer axle of certain 2015-2016 Pierce vehicles may not be properly torqued, allowing the steering tie rod to loosen.
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod and tighten them as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Arrow XT | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Enforcer | 20152016 |
| Pierce Impel | 20152016 |
| Pierce Quantum | 20152016 |
| Pierce Saber | 20152016 |
| Pierce Velocity | 20152016 |