Vehicle recall 08V020000 · January 15, 2008
Pierce Arrow XT, Dash and 6 more models
On certain fire trucks equipped with TRW steering gears, models TAS85 and RCS85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain fire trucks equipped with TRW steering gears, models TAS85 and RCS85, these steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a stick or bind condition.
- Consequence
- This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce is working with TRW to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07E101). The recall began on January 11, 2008. Owners ontact TRW at 765-429-1768 or pierce at 920-832-3249.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V020000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 15, 2008
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Owner notification
- January 11, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Pierce Arrow XT (2007): 2007
- Pierce Dash (2007): 2007
- Pierce Enforcer (2007): 2007
- Pierce Impel (2007): 2007
- Pierce Lance (2007): 2007
- Pierce Quantum (2007): 2007
- Pierce Saber (2007): 2007
- Pierce Velocity (2007): 2007
Has your Pierce been repaired?
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