Recall
Pierce Custom Chassis — 02V294000
NHTSA ID
02V294000
Make
Pierce
Model
Custom Chassis
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2002-11-06
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
19
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
74B41
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
PIERCE IS SENDING A FACTORY TECHNICIAN TO ALL VEHICLES AND WILL UPGRADE THE AWS SYSTEM TO ELIMINATE THIS DEFECT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 2, 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.