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2003 Pierce Custom Chassis recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Pierce Custom Chassis. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2003 Pierce Custom Chassis recalls, newest first

October 5, 2007NHTSA 07V4700002,604 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm

Summary
On certain fire trucks equipped with an independent front suspension, a pitman arm might 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 with the service brake applied. These are all low or no -speed events.
Consequence
Such a break could lead to the suspension losing one of its anchor points, thereby potentially causing loss of vehicle control without prior warning which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original pitman arms with pitman arms made of higher strength material. The recall began on October 29, 2007. Owners may contact pierce at 920-832-3000.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 9, 2004NHTSA 04V56700064 vehicles potentially affected

Steering

Summary
On certain fire trucks equipped with the all wheel steer option, the position of the front axle is sensed by an optical encoder mounted to the bottom of the front axle kingpin, which is protected from the elements by an outer case. This case shares a common grease cavity with the kingpin. Oil that leaches from the grease can migrate through the encoder seal, causing contamination of the optical encoder disc.
Consequence
Oil on the disc can cause the encoder to send incorrect wheel position information and can cause the rear wheels to steer unexpectedly causing the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the encoders with new encoders with more robust seals. The control software will be updated to produce an error code and disable the rear steering function if unusual encoder inputs are detected. The recall began January 25, 2005. Owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 8, 2003NHTSA 03V380000202 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary
On certain fire trucks with tandem steer axles. The TRW tie-rod on the rear-most axle of a tandem axle is restrained from rotational movement by a pair of anti-rotation seals located at the ball socket joints. These anti-rotation seals will compress over time. If the anti-rotation seal allows too much motion, the seals can deteriorate, allowing contact between the ball socket and the ball shaft. This metal-to-metal contact will transmit forces into the tie-rod tube, causing fatigue failure initiating at the root of the female treads.
Consequence
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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tie rod. Notification to owners began November 7, 2003. Owners should contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Pierce Custom Chassis were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2003 Pierce Custom Chassis have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Pierce Custom Chassis recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pierce dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Pierce Custom Chassis?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.