Pierce Recall 01V113000: Suspension, Multiple Axle

NHTSA recall 01V113000 · announced April 2, 2001 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing,inc. · 147 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OSHKOSH ALL-STEER ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM. THE REAR WHEELS OF A FIRE ENGINE CAN TURN UNINTENTIONALLY IF THE ALL-WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM KEY IS ON AND MOISTURE PENETRATES TO THE WIRE THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING SENSOR TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU). IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE INSULATION COVERING THE WIRES BETWEEN THE SENSOR AND THE ECU HAD BEEN NICKED DURING TIME OF ASSEMBLY. OVER TIME, THE NICK IN THE INSULATION ALLOWED MOISTURE TO PENETRATE TO THE ACTUAL WIRE.

The risk

UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER CAN EXPERIENCE UNINTENDED TURNING OF A SINGLE OR A TANDUM REAR AXLE, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY OR DEATH TO A PEDESTRIAN OR FIRE FIGHTER.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR NICKED WIRES AND REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS. THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Pierce Fire Truck
• 1997 Pierce Fire Truck
• 1998 Pierce Fire Truck
• 1999 Pierce Fire Truck
• 2000 Pierce Fire Truck
• 2001 Pierce Fire Truck

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.