Vehicle recall 94V083000 · May 9, 1994

Pierce Arrow, Dash and 1 more model

The steering gear bracket used to mount the power steering gear to the chassis frame can crack and fail.

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

Summary: The steering gear bracket used to mount the power steering gear to the chassis frame can crack and fail.
Consequence: This can cause the steering gear to bind, resulting in a loss of steering control and a possible accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect vehicles and replace the brackets with newly designed brackets. Until replacement brackets are available, owners are advised to inspect the brackets for cracks, and contact pierce manufacturing for repair information.
Notes: System: steering; power. Gear box.ehicle description: fire trucks with steering gear mounting brackets part nos .40-0368, 40-0852, 40-3309.NOTE: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact pierce service center at 1-414-832-3666. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V083000
Reported to NHTSA: May 9, 1994
Filed by: PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
Owner notification: July 15, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,563
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 94V083000 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 (1983-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983
Pierce Dash (1983-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983
Pierce Lance (1983-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

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