NHTSA Recall 08V274000: Column (steering)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,372 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Pierce Arrow.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V274000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | June 20, 2008 |
| Owner notification | October 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Pierce is recalling 2,372 my 1982-1991 arrow, my 1983-1989 dash, and my 1987-1989 dash d8000 emergency vehicles equipped with trw steering columns. The lower end of the trw steering column is attached to a 90 degree gear box as it passes through the floor of the cab. If the shaft is not well aligned with the gear box input, a side load is induced in the lower shaft bearing. This side load can cause bearing failure. If the lower steering column bearing fails, the bearing race or compression spring cuts into the hollow steering shaft tube.
Safety risk
This failure most likely will occur on high mileage vehicles during low speed, high steering effort events, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original trw steering column with a new trw steering column retrofit kit. The safety recall began on october 15, 2008. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
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 08V274000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
| Pierce Dash | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 |
| Pierce Dash D8000 | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
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.