NHTSA Recall 17V348000

Filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Component: Power Train. Reported 2017-05-30. An estimated 225 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

What the manufacturer will do

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: 74B283

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.

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Vehicles covered by this recall