How many recalls does the 1989 Pierce Fire Truck have?

The 1989 Pierce Fire Truck has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Pierce Fire Truck has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Pierce Fire Truck Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Pierce Fire Truck has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,225 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 92V049000 1992-04-15 1,225 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Pierce Fire Truck as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.