Vehicle recall 09V203000 · June 8, 2009
Pierce Arrow XT, Custom Contender and 4 more models
Internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Pierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 custom fire trucks manufactured between January 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). Internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.
- Consequence
- With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (ESC) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on July 2, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.
- Notes
- Owners 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
- 09V203000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 8, 2009
- Filed by
- PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Manufacturer campaign
- 39-0139830
- Owner notification
- July 2, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 185
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
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 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Custom Contender (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Impel (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Quantum (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Saber (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Pierce Velocity (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Pierce been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pierce dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.