1988 PIERCE DASH
3 recalls, 0 complaints
08V274000 Jun 20, 2008
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
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 ALIGN... Read more
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.
94V083000 May 9, 1994
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
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.
90V063000 Apr 2, 1990
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Defect Description
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
PIERCE DASH - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PIERCE DASH across all model years (1983, 2020).
156
Total Recalls
8
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
PIERCE DASH - Year by Year
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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2020 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 13 | 2 | View |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 11 | 2 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 3 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1988 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |