Pierce · Canada · Crit
Pierce Custom Chassis: Steering
Affects Pierce Custom Chassis · 1996–2003 — about 2 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain fire trucks equipped with tandem steer axles, the tie rod on the rear-most axle may suffer premature fatigue failure. Failure of the tie rod will allow one of the wheels to swing to the limit of its steering stop, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the tie rods.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational