Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly - A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Three recalls listed below covering tractors, trucks and fire trucks. Follow the links below for the 573 Safety Recall Reports.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V566000
Manufacturer Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 110
Summary
Kalmar Solutions, LLC (Kalmar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ottawa T2 terminal tractors. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Kalmar customer service at 1-785-229-6327.
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.nhtsa.gov.
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| KALMAR | OTTAWA | 2021-2022 |
Part 573 Safety Recall Report
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V590000
Manufacturer Pierce Manufacturing
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 529
Summary
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Velocity, Impel, Enforcer, Arrow XT, Quantum, and Dash CF trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Pierce's customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B321.
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.nhtsa.gov.
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| PIERCE | ARROW XT | 2021-2022 |
| PIERCE | DASH CF | 2021-2022 |
| PIERCE | ENFORCER | 2021-2022 |
| PIERCE | IMPEL | 2021-2022 |
| PIERCE | QUANTUM | 2021-2022 |
| PIERCE | VELOCITY | 2021-2022 |
Part 573 Safety Recall Report
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V570000
Manufacturer Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 108
Summary
Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. (Ferrara) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Inferno, Igniter, and Cinder fire trucks. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 05, 2022. Owners may contact Ferrara's customer service at 1-800-443-9006.
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.nhtsa.gov.
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FERRARA | CINDER | 2021-2022 |
| FERRARA | IGNITER | 2021-2022 |
| FERRARA | INFERNO | 2021-2022 |
Part 573 Safety Recall Report
Original recalls and more information available at NHTSA