Vehicle recall 02V037007 · October 8, 2002
Pierce Dash, Enforcer and 3 more models
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with TRW model 20EDL ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with TRW model 20EDL ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- Consequence
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began October 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 920-832-3000.
- Notes
- Pierce recall number- 74B35.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V037007
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 2002
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 74B35
- Owner notification
- October 25, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 54
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pierce Dash (2000): 2000
- Pierce Enforcer (2000): 2000
- Pierce Lance (2000): 2000
- Pierce Quantum (2000): 2000
- Pierce Saber (2000): 2000
Has your Pierce been repaired?
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