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Pierce Fire Truck Recall 92V049: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump

NHTSA campaign 92V049, reported April 15, 1992, 1,225 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V049PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Problem
THE KEY WHICH SECURES THE POWER STEERING PUMP MATING GEAR TO THE PUMP DRIVE SHAFT BREAKS AND FALLS OUT, ALLOWING THE MATING GEAR TO SPIN ON THE SHAFT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING.
Risk
THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSESAN INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHENPOWER STEERING LOSS OCCURS, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT THE GEAR, KEY, KEYWAY, AND PUMP SHAFT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. INSTALL NEW KEY AND SHAFT COLLAR WITH SET SCREW AND TIGHTEN TO 10 FOOT POUNDS.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES AND AVICKERS V20 POWER STEERING PUMP.NOTE: RETROFIT KITS WILL BE SHIPPED TO DEALERS BEGINNING MAY 15, 1992. UNTILRETROFIT KITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO INSPECT UNITS TOENSURE KEY IS STILL INTACT.

Affected vehicles

Pierce Fire Truck198919901991