Pierce Fire Truck (1989-1991): Steering
Recall 92V049000 · Apr 15, 1992 · Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
1,225
vehicles affected
1,225
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 92V049000
- Date
- Apr 15, 1992
- Maker
- Pierce Manufacturing,inc.
- Units affected
- 1,225
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Pump
- Model years
- 1989-1991
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
THE KEY WHICH SECURES THE POWER STEERING PUMP MATING GEAR TO THE PUMP DRIVE SHAFT BREAKS AND FALLS OUT, ALLOWING THE MATING GEAR TO SPIN ON THE SHAFT OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING.
What can happen
THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSESAN INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHENPOWER STEERING LOSS OCCURS, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
INSPECT THE GEAR, KEY, KEYWAY, AND PUMP SHAFT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. INSTALL NEW KEY AND SHAFT COLLAR WITH SET SCREW AND TIGHTEN TO 10 FOOT POUNDS.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce | Fire Truck | 1989-1991 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 92V049000?
1 model: Pierce Fire Truck (1989-1991), about 1,225 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 92V049000?
INSPECT THE GEAR, KEY, KEYWAY, AND PUMP SHAFT AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS. INSTALL NEW KEY AND SHAFT COLLAR WITH SET SCREW AND TIGHTEN TO 10 FOOT POUNDS.
What can happen?
THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSESAN INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION WHENPOWER STEERING LOSS OCCURS, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.