NHTSA Recall 07V470000: Suspension: control arm
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,604 vehicles. It affects 2001–2006 Pierce Custom Chassis.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V470000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM |
| Report received | October 5, 2007 |
| Owner notification | October 29, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain fire trucks equipped with an independent front suspension, a pitman arm might fracture under severe load caused by three loading conditions. In all cases, the front axle must be turned full left or right while (1) simultaneously backing up and braking hard, (2) driving one wheel over or against a curb or (3) steering the front axle full left or right when the vehicle is stationary with the service brake applied. These are all low or no -speed events.
Safety risk
Such a break could lead to the suspension losing one of its anchor points, thereby potentially causing loss of vehicle control without prior warning which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original pitman arms with pitman arms made of higher strength material. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3000.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V470000
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.