1997 PIERCE CUSTOM CHASSIS Recall

Campaign:

03V380000 on 10/19/2003

Component:

Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly

Manufactured:

05/13/1996 - 05/14/2004

Affected:

202

Defect:

On certain fire trucks with tandem steer axles. the trw tie-rod on the rear-most axle of a tandem axle is restrained from rotational movement by a pair of anti-rotation seals located at the ball socket joints. these anti-rotation seals will compress over time. if the anti-rotation seal allows too much motion, the seals can deteriorate, allowing contact between the ball socket and the ball shaft. this metal-to-metal contact will transmit forces into the tie-rod tube, causing fatigue failure initiating at the root of the female treads.

Consequence:

Failure of the tie-rod will allow one of the wheels to swing to the limit of its steering stop, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the tie rod. notification to owners began november 7, 2003. owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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