1984 PIERCE LANCE Recall

Campaign:

94V083000 on 05/19/1994

Component:

Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Manufactured:

03/31/1983 - 03/31/1993

Affected:

2,563

Defect:

The steering gear bracket used to mount the power steering gear to the chassis frame can crack and fail.

Consequence:

This can cause the steering gear to bind, resulting in a loss of steering control and a possible accident.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect vehicles and replace the brackets with newly designed brackets. until replacement brackets are available, owners are advised to inspect the brackets for cracks, and contact pierce manufacturing for repair information.

Notes:

System: steering; power. gear box.ehicle description: fire trucks with steering gear mounting brackets part nos .40-0368, 40-0852, 40-3309.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact pierce service center at 1-414-832-3666. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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