UTILIMASTER VELOCITY 2012: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : VELOCITY | Year : 2012 |
| Build Dates : 1999-09-30 - 2013-10-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V348000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-06-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-05-30 | Date Added to Database: 2017-05-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Pierce Manufacturing | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B283 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 225 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
Axle shafts that are not properly heat treated may break and potentially disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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