Recall 92V049000: 1989–1991 Pierce Fire Truck

Report received

Apr 15, 1992

Manufacturer

Pierce manufacturing,inc.

Potentially affected

1,225vehicles

Model years

1989–1991

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

The key which secures the power steering pump mating gear to the pump drive shaft breaks and falls out, allowing the mating gear to spin on the shaft of the power steering pump, resulting in a loss of power steering.

Possible consequence

The loss of power steering without prior warning causesan increased effort to steer the vehicle, and if the vehicle is in motion whenpower steering loss occurs, could result in a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Inspect the gear, key, keyway, and pump shaft and replace any damaged or worn parts. Install new key and shaft collar with set screw and tighten to 10 foot pounds.

Affected model years

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

• 1989 Pierce Fire Truck0 complaints
• 1990 Pierce Fire Truck0 complaints
• 1991 Pierce Fire Truck0 complaints