Recall 08V020000: 2007 Pierce Saber and 6 other models

Report received

Jan 15, 2008

Manufacturer

Pierce manufacturing

Potentially affected

22vehicles

Model years

2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Pierce Arrow XT0 complaints
• 2007 Pierce Dash1 complaints
• 2007 Pierce Enforcer1 complaints
• 2007 Pierce Impel3 complaints
• 2007 Pierce Quantum0 complaints
• 2007 Pierce Saber0 complaints
• 2007 Pierce Velocity0 complaints