NHTSA Campaign 17V570000

STEERING

Issued by Pierce Manufacturing · Reported Sep 14, 2017 · 56 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PIERCE ARROW XT 2015 56
PIERCE ARROW XT 2016 56
PIERCE ENFORCER 2015 56
PIERCE ENFORCER 2016 56
PIERCE IMPEL 2015 56
PIERCE IMPEL 2016 56
PIERCE QUANTUM 2015 56
PIERCE QUANTUM 2016 56
PIERCE SABER 2015 56
PIERCE SABER 2016 56
PIERCE VELOCITY 2015 56
PIERCE VELOCITY 2016 56

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V570000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.