PIERCE ARROW XT 2002: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V348000

Make Model Year
PIERCE ARROW XT 2002
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-06-03 2017-05-30 2017-05-31

Production Dates: 1999-09-30 - 2013-10-22

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B283

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 225

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.