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: 0000-00-00 | 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 | ||
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. A second notice will be mailed when parts become available. 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: | |
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. |