2008 PIERCE IMPEL RECALL - #10V423000
RECALL FOR STEERING
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2008 ARROW XT, LANCE, VELOCITY, ENFORCER, IMPEL, AND DASH CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 1998 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2008. THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY FRACTURE AND BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS THE STEERING GEAR MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 PIERCE IMPEL |
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| Manufacturer |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Manufactured between |
5/30/1998 - 11/25/2008 |
| Recalled on |
9/22/2010 |
| Influenced by |
PIERCE MANUFACTURING |
| Owners Notified on |
10/12/2010 |
| # Affected |
2,652 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2008 ARROW XT, LANCE, VELOCITY, ENFORCER, IMPEL, AND DASH CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 30, 1998 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2008. THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET MAY FRACTURE AND BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS THE STEERING GEAR MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Consequences |
DETACHMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
PIERCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET PRIOR TO EACH TRIP. THE REMEDY TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NO EARLIER THE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-888-974-3723. |
| Notes |
PIERCE SAFETY RECALL NO. 74B207.OWNERS 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 |
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STEERING
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW, CURTAIN
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for STRUCTURE
2008 PIERCE IMPEL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
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