PIERCE VELOCITY 2021: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V590000

Make Model Year
PIERCE VELOCITY 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-10-04 2022-08-05 2022-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B321

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 514

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Pierce Manufacturing "Pierce" is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.

Consequence

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B321.

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.nhtsa.gov.