| Make : PIERCE | Model : ARROW | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19830401 - 19930401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V083000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940715 | Date Received by ODI: 19940509 | Date Added to Database: 19940520 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PIERCE MANUFACTURING | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2563 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING GEAR BRACKET USED TO MOUNT THE POWER STEERING GEAR TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CAN CRACK AND FAIL. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO BIND, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE BRACKETS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED BRACKETS. UNTIL REPLACEMENT BRACKETS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO INSPECT THE BRACKETS FOR CRACKS, AND CONTACT PIERCE MANUFACTURING FOR REPAIR INFORMATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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