PIERCE VELOCITY 2015: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V570000

Make Model Year
PIERCE VELOCITY 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-30 2017-09-14 2017-09-15

Production Dates: 2015-04-28 - 2016-04-29

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 56

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.

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.