Pierce Manufacturing Recalls 2021-2022 Trucks Due to Steering Gear Defect
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling 2021-2022 trucks because incorrectly assembled steering gears may fracture, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear fracture) that can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Pierce Manufacturing is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The recall involves 514 vehicles where the steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly. This defect can cause the gears to fracture.
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PIERCE ARROW XT, ENFORCER, DASH CF, VELOCITY
- Brand
- PIERCE
- Manufacturer
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Trucks
- Affected units
- 514
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (6)
- ARROW XT
- ENFORCER
- DASH CF
- VELOCITY
- IMPEL
- QUANTUM
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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