Pierce · Canada · Crit
Pierce Dash, Lance +2 more: Steering
Affects Pierce Dash, Lance, Enforcer, Arrow XT · 2001–2006 — about 15 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain fire trucks, the pitman arm may fracture under severe load caused by three loading conditions. In all cases, the front axle must be turned full left or right while: 1) simultaneously backing-up and braking hard, 2) driving one wheel over or against a curb, or, 3) steering the front axle full left or right when the vehicle is stationary. These are all low or no-speed events. Correction: Dealers will install pitman arms made of higher strength material.
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