1989 PIERCE DASH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 PIERCE DASH
The 1989 PIERCE DASH has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:COLUMN, STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR.
Recalls for the 1989 PIERCE DASH
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1989 PIERCE DASH, potentially affecting up to 5,731 vehicles.
Recall 08V274000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 2,372 vehicles affected
Defect: PIERCE IS RECALLING 2,372 MY 1982-1991 ARROW, MY 1983-1989 DASH, AND MY 1987-1989 DASH D8000 EMERGENCY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING COLUMNS. THE LOWER END OF THE TRW STEERING COLUMN IS ATTACHED TO A 90 DEGREE GEAR BOX AS IT PASSES THROUGH THE FLOOR OF THE CAB. IF THE SHAFT IS NOT WELL ALIGNED WITH THE GEAR BOX INPUT, A...
Consequence: THIS FAILURE MOST LIKELY WILL OCCUR ON HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES DURING LOW SPEED, HIGH STEERING EFFORT EVENTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL TRW STEERING COLUMN WITH A NEW TRW STEERING COLUMN RETROFIT KIT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PIERCE AT 1-920-832-3000.
View full details →Recall 94V083000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 2,563 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 90V063000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| 372 vehicles affected
Defect: THE UNIVERSAL JOINTS AT EACH END OF THE STEERING SHAFT ARE ATTACHED TO THE SHAFT WITH A KEY AND SET SCREW. THE SET SCREWS MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE KEY TO FALL OUT OF PLACE.
Consequence: IF THE KEY FALLS OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT WOULD SPIN ON THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Remedy: MODIFY STEERING LINKAGE TO PREVENT SET SCREW FROM LOOSENING AND KEY FROM COMING OUT OF KEY WAY.
View full details →Recall 90V006000 — SEAT BELTS
| 424 vehicles affected
Defect: CABLE PORTION OF SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY (FEMALE RECEPTACLE MOUNTED INBOARD ON LEFT HAND SIDE, DRIVER'S SIDE, IN CREW CAB JUMP AREA) HAS BEEN TWISTED.
Consequence: TWISTING CABLE REDUCES ITS HOLDING CAPACITY AND SAFETY BOLT COULD FAIL IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANT.
Remedy: REPLACE SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 PIERCE DASH
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 PIERCE DASH.
Safety Rating for the 1989 PIERCE DASH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 PIERCE DASH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 PIERCE DASH
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 PIERCE DASH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE DASH
- 1984 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1985 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1986 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1987 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1988 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1989 PIERCE DASH (current)
- 1990 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1991 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1992 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
- 1993 PIERCE DASH — 0 complaints
Other PIERCE Models
- PIERCE ARROW XT — 10 total complaints
- PIERCE IMPEL — 7 total complaints
- PIERCE SABER — 5 total complaints
- PIERCE QUANTUM — 3 total complaints
- PIERCE ARROW — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE ENFORCER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE PUMPER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER — 1 total complaint