Pierce Recall 92V049000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Pump

NHTSA recall 92V049000 · announced April 15, 1992 · filed by Pierce Manufacturing,inc. · 1,225 units affected

The problem

THE KEY WHICH SECURES THE POWER STEERING PUMP MATING GEAR TO THE PUMP DRIVE SHAFT BREAKS AND FALLS OUT, ALLOWING THE MATING GEAR TO SPIN ON THE SHAFT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING.

The risk

THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSESAN INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHENPOWER STEERING LOSS OCCURS, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

INSPECT THE GEAR, KEY, KEYWAY, AND PUMP SHAFT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. INSTALL NEW KEY AND SHAFT COLLAR WITH SET SCREW AND TIGHTEN TO 10 FOOT POUNDS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: POWER STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES AND AVICKERS V20 POWER STEERING PUMP.NOTE: RETROFIT KITS WILL BE SHIPPED TO DEALERS BEGINNING MAY 15, 1992. UNTILRETROFIT KITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO INSPECT UNITS TOENSURE KEY IS STILL INTACT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1989 Pierce Fire Truck
• 1990 Pierce Fire Truck
• 1991 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.