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Campaign 10V423 Posted September 21, 2010 2,652 units

1998-2008 Pierce Apparatus Recall 10V423: Steering Gear

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V423 covers 2,652 1998-2008 Pierce custom fire apparatus vehicles with steering gear brackets that can fracture. Repair is free at any franchised Pierce dealer.

Pierce is recalling 2,652 1998-2008 Impel, Arrow Xt, Dash, Lance, Velocity, and Enforcer fire apparatus vehicles because the steering gear bracket can fracture and break. If the steering gear detaches, the vehicle loses steering control and crash risk rises; the Pierce dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The steering gear bracket on these 1998-2008 Pierce Impel, Arrow Xt, Dash, Lance, Velocity, and Enforcer fire apparatus vehicles holds the steering gear in place on the chassis. The steering gear is the part that turns steering wheel movement into movement at the wheels, so the bracket has to keep that gear fixed while the vehicle turns, brakes, and carries load.

On affected vehicles, the bracket can fracture and break. The filing does not identify a separate root cause beyond the bracket failure itself. If the bracket breaks, the steering gear can detach from the vehicle instead of staying anchored to the frame. That leaves the steering system without the fixed support it needs, and the driver can lose normal steering response.

There is no warning sign before failure. A Pierce service technician needs to inspect the steering gear bracket and complete the recall repair if your VIN is included.

Who's affected?

Spans 6 Pierce fire apparatus models across 1998-2008, all tied to the steering system.

2006 Pierce Impel steering system
2006 Pierce Arrow Xt steering system
2004 Pierce Arrow Xt steering system
2002 Pierce Arrow Xt steering system
2008 Pierce Dash steering system
Units affected2,652

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

A detached steering gear causes loss of steering control and increases crash risk. Before each trip, inspect the steering gear bracket as instructed. If the bracket is loose, damaged, or out of position, park the vehicle and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Pierce dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 1998-2008 Pierce Impel, Arrow Xt, Dash, Lance, Velocity, or Enforcer is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for Pierce repair instructions if your VIN is included, then contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 with questions.
  3. Inspect the steering gear bracket before each trip until the repair is complete.
  4. Ask a Pierce dealer about the free steering-gear mounting bracket repair that secures the bracket before the steering gear detaches.
  5. Reference recall number 10V423 when you call, and bring the recall notice if Pierce has mailed one.

What happens at the repair

Pierce's filing says owners are instructed to inspect the steering gear bracket before each trip until the defect repair is completed. For the final repair, a Pierce technician installs a new steering gear mounting bracket at no charge. Because the current remedy status is not listed, confirm repair availability with a Pierce dealer before sending the apparatus in. The dealer repair is free once available, and the inspection guidance remains the interim step until that repair is complete.

Timeline

September 21, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
October 12, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V423?

Recall 10V423 covers 2,652 1998-2008 Pierce Impel, Arrow Xt, Dash, Lance, Velocity, and Enforcer fire apparatus with a steering gear bracket that can fracture and break. If the steering gear detaches, the driver can lose steering control. Pierce dealers install a new steering gear mounting bracket for free.

What should I do if my 1998-2008 Pierce Impel, Arrow Xt, Dash, Lance, Velocity, or Enforcer is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific apparatus is included in recall 10V423. If it is, contact a franchised Pierce dealer and reference recall number 10V423. Pierce instructed owners to inspect the steering gear bracket before each trip until the dealer completes the free bracket repair.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Pierce dealers install the new steering gear mounting bracket free of charge under this recall. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the covered safety defect at no cost when the vehicle is included in the campaign.

What is the safety risk in recall 10V423?

The safety risk is loss of steering control. The steering gear bracket can fracture and break, and the steering gear can detach from the vehicle. If that happens while the apparatus is moving, the driver can lose steering control and crash.

What if I bought this Pierce apparatus used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Pierce apparatus is included, then call a franchised Pierce dealer and reference recall number 10V423.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V423000
Pierce customer service1-888-974-3723
NHTSA recall #10V423
NHTSA recall # (full)10V423000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →