Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V294000 Reported November 6, 2002

Pierce/steering

Q: What is recall 02V294000?

NHTSA recall 02V294000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on November 6, 2002. It addresses: Pierce/steering. The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Pierce Manufacturing · N/A · 19 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

02V294000

Manufacturer Campaign

74B41

Manufacturer

Pierce Manufacturing

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 6, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain custom chassis equipped with the all wheel steer (aws) 2002 system, the vehicle interface mobile program has a problem that causes one of the steerable axles to lock in the steered position rather than returning to center.

Safety Consequence

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Pierce is sending a factory technician to all vehicles and will upgrade the aws system to eliminate this defect. owner notification began on november 2, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pierce at 920-832-3000.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 02V294000 or campaign 74B41.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 02V294000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V294000?

NHTSA recall 02V294000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on November 6, 2002. It addresses: Pierce/steering. The recall affects approximately 19 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V294000 or the manufacturer campaign number 74B41. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.