Recalls for 2001 Pierce Arrow Xt

DEFECT #1 - STEERING

Posted on: 2010-09-22
Description
Pierce is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2008 arrow xt, lance, velocity, enforcer, impel, and dash custom fire apparatus vehicles manufactured from may 30, 1998 through november 25, 2008.  The steering gear bracket may fracture and break.  If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle.

Consequence
Detachment of the steering gear will result in a loss of steering control that could cause a crash.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners and dealers will install a new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge.  The safety recall began on october 12, 2010.  Owners are being instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket prior to each trip.  The remedy to repair this defect is expected to begin no earlier the january 31, 2011.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Notes
Pierce safety recall no.  74b207.owners 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.  

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2013-11-07
Description
Pierce manufacturing inc.  (pierce) is recalling certain model year 2000-2009 enforcer and model year 2000-2010 dash, lance, and arrow xt vehicles.  While raising or lowering the cab as part of vehicle maintenance, the mounts on which the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fatigue and fail allowing the cab to fall until the safety catch activates.  

Consequence
If a person is in the path of the moving cab when a mount fails, the person may be hit by the falling cab, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will affix new safety signs advising the operator to stay clear of the cab while it is being tilted, free of charge.  The recall began on january 6, 2014.  Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.  Pierce's recall number is 74b240.

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.