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Pierce - Tie rod may loosen
Official notice
14 Sept 2017
Last checked
14 Sept 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Pierce - Tie rod may loosen. 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. Published 2017-09-14.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
56
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2017-09-14
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: Pierce. Contact: Pierce Manufacturing.
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