Recall 94V083000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 1983-1993 PIERCE DASH
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,563 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V083000 |
| Manufacturer | PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,563 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1983 PIERCE ARROW, 1983 PIERCE DASH, 1983 PIERCE LANCE, 1984 PIERCE LANCE, 1984 PIERCE ARROW, 1984 PIERCE DASH, 1985 PIERCE ARROW, 1985 PIERCE DASH, 1985 PIERCE LANCE, 1986 PIERCE DASH, 1986 PIERCE ARROW, 1986 PIERCE LANCE, 1987 PIERCE DASH, 1987 PIERCE LANCE, 1987 PIERCE ARROW, 1988 PIERCE DASH, 1988 PIERCE LANCE, 1988 PIERCE ARROW, 1989 PIERCE LANCE, 1989 PIERCE ARROW, 1989 PIERCE DASH, 1990 PIERCE LANCE, 1990 PIERCE ARROW, 1990 PIERCE DASH, 1991 PIERCE ARROW, 1991 PIERCE LANCE, 1991 PIERCE DASH, 1992 PIERCE DASH, 1992 PIERCE ARROW, 1992 PIERCE LANCE, 1993 PIERCE DASH, 1993 PIERCE LANCE, 1993 PIERCE ARROW
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Defect Description
THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET USED TO MOUNT THE POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CAN CRACK AND FAIL.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO BIND, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
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.
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