1998 Pierce Custom Chassis Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Pierce Custom Chassis. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Pierce Custom Chassis
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
On certain fire trucks with tandem steer axles. The trw tie-rod on the rear-most axle of a tandem axle is restrained from rotational movement by a pair of anti-rotation seals located at the ball socket joints. These anti-rotation seals will compress over time. If the anti-rotation seal allows too much motion, the seals can deteriorate,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tie rod. Notification to owners began november 7, 2003. Owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Pierce Custom Chassis. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
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Recall and complaint counts for every Pierce Custom Chassis model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1998 Pierce Custom Chassis
How do I know if my 1998 Pierce Custom Chassis has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Pierce Custom Chassis; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pierce dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V380000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.