Recalls for 1985 Pierce Dash

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Posted on: 1994-05-20
Description
The steering gear bracket used to mount the power steering gear to the chassis frame can crack and fail.

Consequence
This can cause the steering gear to bind, resulting in a loss of steering control and a possible accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect vehicles and replace the brackets with newly designed brackets.  Until replacement brackets are available, owners are advised to inspect the brackets for cracks, and contact pierce manufacturing for repair information.

Notes
System: steering; power.  Gear box.ehicle description: fire trucks with steering gear mounting brackets part nos .40-0368, 40-0852, 40-3309.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact pierce service center at 1-414-832-3666.  Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:COLUMN

Posted on: 2008-06-20
Description
Pierce is recalling 2,372 my 1982-1991 arrow, my 1983-1989 dash, and my 1987-1989 dash d8000 emergency vehicles equipped with trw steering columns.  The lower end of the trw steering column is attached to a 90 degree gear box as it passes through the floor of the cab.  If the shaft is not well aligned with the gear box input, a side load is induced in the lower shaft bearing.  This side load can cause bearing failure.  If the lower steering column bearing fails, the bearing race or compression spring cuts into the hollow steering shaft tube.  

Consequence
This failure most likely will occur on high mileage vehicles during low speed, high steering effort events, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the original trw steering column with a new trw steering column retrofit kit.  The safety recall began on october 15, 2008.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.