Pierce Dash — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 19, 2016
Model years: 2016
Certain vehicles may have driveshaft universal joint bearing cap fasteners that were not properly tightened at the time of assembly. This could allow bearing caps to detach from th
Also affects: Pierce Arrow Xt, Pierce Velocity, Pierce Impel, Pierce Saber, Pierce Quantum
Pierce Dash — Steering
High risk
Feb 17, 2016
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain fire trucks, a defect in the ball joint boots could allow corrosion to form in the joint, leading to accelerated wear. This could cause premature ball joint failure, pot
Also affects: Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Arrow Xt
Pierce Dash — Other
High risk
Feb 17, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain fire trucks, the governor/throttle control of the fire pump may have been configured with an incorrect firmware during the manufacturing process. Under certain circumsta
Also affects: Pierce 7400, Pierce Arrow Xt, Pierce Freightliner, Pierce International, Pierce Kenworth
Pierce Dash — Structure
High risk
Oct 31, 2013
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the trunnion ears on the cab tilt cylinders pivot may fail while the cab is being raised or lowered for vehicle servicing or maintenance. This would allow the ca
Also affects: Pierce Lance, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Arrow Xt
Pierce Dash — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 26, 2011
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain fire trucks exposed to winter road salt and road de-icing chemicals, the fuel tank straps may corrode and fail. This could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, whi
Also affects: Pierce Quantum, Pierce Custom Contender, Pierce Saber, Pierce Lance
Pierce Dash — Engine
High risk
Apr 27, 2011
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain fire trucks, after repeated use with excessive force, the accelerator pedal arm may bend and cause the foot pedal to move closer to the floor. If the pedal arm bends far
Also affects: Pierce Lance, Pierce Arrow Xt, Pierce Enforcer
Pierce Dash — Steering
High risk
Sep 21, 2010
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with a non-independent front suspension, the steering gear bracket may fracture and break. If this occurs the steering gear may detach from the vehicle
Also affects: Pierce Arrow Xt, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Lance, Pierce Velocity
Pierce Dash — Steering
High risk
Sep 26, 2008
Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
On certain emergency vehicles equipped with a TRW steering column, if the shaft is not well aligned with the steering gear input, a side load is induced in the lower shaft bearing
Also affects: Pierce Arrow, Pierce Dash D8000
Pierce Dash — Steering
High risk
Jan 14, 2008
Model years: 2007
On certain trucks, an incorrectly manufactured steering gear sector shaft may cause the steering to "stick or bind". This could severely restrict the steering turning angle, possib
Pierce Dash — Steering
High risk
Oct 22, 2007
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain fire trucks, the pitman arm may fracture under severe load caused by three loading conditions. In all cases, the front axle must be turned full left or right while: 1) s
Also affects: Pierce Lance, Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Arrow Xt
Pierce Dash — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 13, 2005
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain fire trucks, the suspension seat restraining tethers are too long to ensure compliance with CMVSS 207. The seat tether restrains the seat during pull testing as the susp
Also affects: Pierce Enforcer, Pierce Lance, Pierce Quantum
Pierce Dash — Brakes
High risk
Oct 13, 2005
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain fire trucks, interference may occur between the aerial front axle interlock sensor bracket and the front air brake hose. This condition occurs during full turn steering
Also affects: Pierce Arrow Xt, Pierce Lance, Pierce Quantum
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