NHTSA Recall 09V203000: Steering
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 185 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Pierce Arrow XT.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V203000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 39-0139830 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Report received | June 8, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 2, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Pierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 custom fire trucks manufactured between january 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). Internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.
Safety risk
With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 2, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V203000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Pierce Arrow XT | 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Custom Contender | 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Impel | 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Quantum | 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Saber | 2008, 2009 |
| Pierce Velocity | 2008, 2009 |
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.