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.
Pierce Manufacturing – Front Axle Insufficiently Lubricated
| Report Received Date | 08/28/2019 |
| NHTSA ID | 19V630000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V630000) |
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