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NHTSARecalled Aug 28, 2019 · #19V630000

Front Axle Insufficiently Lubricated

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling one 2019 Pierce Tanker vehicle built on a Daimler/Freightliner chassis equipped with a front Meritor MX 120EVO axle. The axle may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings. If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Product details

Product
  • Front Axle Insufficiently Lubricated
  • 2019 Pierce Tanker
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Pierce will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect and replace the wheel end components, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 27, 2020. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

View the official CPSC notice