NHTSA Recall 02V294000: Steering
PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19 vehicles. It affects 2002 Pierce Custom Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V294000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74B41 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | November 6, 2002 |
| Owner notification | November 2, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
Pierce recall number is 74b41also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V294000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Custom Chassis | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.