OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

90V063000

Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector

Reported Apr 2, 1990 · PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.

Summary

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.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTIONS: FIRE TRUCK.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1989 Pierce Dash 1989 Pierce Lance 1988 Pierce Dash 1988 Pierce Lance

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