| Make : PIERCE | Model : CUSTOM CHASSIS | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20020501 - 20021031 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V294000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020308 | Date Received by ODI: 20021106 | Date Added to Database: 20021118 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PIERCE MANUFACTURING | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 74B41 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CUSTOM CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH THE ALL WHEEL STEER (AWS) 2002 SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE INTERFACE MOBILE PROGRAM HAS A PROBLEM THAT CAUSES ONE OF THE STEERABLE AXLES TO LOCK IN THE STEERED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURNING TO CENTER. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
PIERCE IS SENDING A FACTORY TECHNICIAN TO ALL VEHICLES AND WILL UPGRADE THE AWS SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THIS DEFECT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PIERCE AT 920-832-3000. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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