Recalls for your 1985 Pierce Lance

Recalls for 1985 Pierce Lance

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Halfway Volunteer Fire Company, Washington County, Maryland

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Halfway Volunteer Fire Company, Washington County, Maryland

Halfway Volunteer Fire Company with a 9/11 display on the anniversary of the attack.

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.