Vehicle recall 08V274000 · June 20, 2008

Pierce Arrow, Dash and 1 more model

The lower end of the TRW steering column is attached to a 90 degree gear box as it passes through the floor of the cab.

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

Summary: Pierce is recalling 2,372 my 1982-1991 arrow, my 1983-1989 dash, and my 1987-1989 dash D8000 emergency vehicles equipped with TRW steering columns. The lower end of the TRW steering column is attached to a 90 degree gear box as it passes through the floor of the cab. If the shaft is not well aligned with the gear box input, a side load is induced in the lower shaft bearing. This side load can cause bearing failure. If the lower steering column bearing fails, the bearing race or compression spring cuts into the hollow steering shaft tube.
Consequence: This failure most likely will occur on high mileage vehicles during low speed, high steering effort events, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the original TRW steering column with a new TRW steering column retrofit kit. The safety recall began on October 15, 2008. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
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: 08V274000
Reported to NHTSA: June 20, 2008
Filed by: PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Owner notification: October 15, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,372
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Column

Recall 08V274000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1982-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
Pierce Dash (1983-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983
Pierce Dash D8000 (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987

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