2007 PIERCE IMPEL RECALL - #08V020000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 PIERCE IMPEL |
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| Manufacturer |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Manufactured between |
9/29/2007 - 11/29/2007 |
| Recalled on |
1/15/2008 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/11/2008 |
| # Affected |
22 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO STALL AND RESTRICT THE STEERING TURNING ANGLE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
PIERCE IS WORKING WITH TRW TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING GEAR (PLEASE SEE 07E101). THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008. OWNERS ONTACT TRW AT 765-429-1768 OR PIERCE AT 920-832-3249. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW, CURTAIN
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STEERING
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, UPPER BALL JOINT
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STRUCTURE
2007 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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