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- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2022 Saber, Enforcer, and Arrow XT fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
- Risk
- Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 26, 2023. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B324.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The tie rod clamps on these vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause them to crack. A cracked clamp can allow a tie rod to separate.
If a tie rod separates, the driver can suddenly lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should not ignore unusual steering behavior and should arrange service promptly.
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 26, 2023. For questions, contact Pierce Manufacturing customer service at 1-888-974-3723, referencing recall number 74B324. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Pierce Enforcer | 2022 |
| Pierce Saber | 2022 |