NHTSA Recall 04V567000: Steering
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 64 vehicles. It affects 2002–2004 Pierce Custom Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V567000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | December 9, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain fire trucks equipped with the all wheel steer option, the position of the front axle is sensed by an optical encoder mounted to the bottom of the front axle kingpin, which is protected from the elements by an outer case. This case shares a common grease cavity with the kingpin. Oil that leaches from the grease can migrate through the encoder seal, causing contamination of the optical encoder disc.
Safety risk
Oil on the disc can cause the encoder to send incorrect wheel position information and can cause the rear wheels to steer unexpectedly causing the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the encoders with new encoders with more robust seals. The control software will be updated to produce an error code and disable the rear steering function if unusual encoder inputs are detected. The recall began january 25, 2005. Owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V567000
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.