Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V203000 Reported June 8, 2009

Steering angle sensor/meritor wabco

Pierce Manufacturing · N/A · 185 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V203000
Manufacturer Campaign
39-0139830
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
185
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 8, 2009

Defect Summary

Pierce is recalling 185 model year 2008 and 2009 custom fire trucks manufactured between january 1, 2008 and may 31, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). internal friction can develop between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.

Safety Consequence

With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Pierce will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on july 2, 2009. owners may contact pierce at 1-920-832-3000.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Pierce Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 09V203000 or campaign 39-0139830.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V203000

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

What is recall 09V203000?

NHTSA recall 09V203000 was issued by Pierce Manufacturing on June 8, 2009. It addresses: Steering angle sensor/meritor wabco. The recall affects approximately 185 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 09V203000 or the manufacturer campaign number 39-0139830. 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.