Pierce recall: Steering
What is wrong
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
What could happen
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.
Vehicles covered
- Pierce Arrow Xt 2015–2016
- Pierce Enforcer 2015–2016
- Pierce Impel 2015–2016
- Pierce Quantum 2015–2016
- Pierce Saber 2015–2016
- Pierce Velocity 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V570000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Pierce Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 14, 2017
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 56
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 28, 2015 to Apr 29, 2016
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Pierce recall: Equipment Apr 6, 2026
- Pierce recall: Steering Feb 2, 2026
- Pierce recall: Equipment Feb 17, 2023
- Pierce recall: Steering Aug 5, 2022
- Pierce recall: Fuel system, diesel May 26, 2021
- Pierce recall: Equipment Jan 13, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.