NHTSA Recall 16V743000
Filed by Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 2016-10-17. An estimated 1 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling one model year 2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body Fire Truck manufactured January 5, 2010, to January 19, 2015 and built on a Spartan Motors Metro Star chassis. In the affected vehicle, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
Risk
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Seagrave has notified the owner, and a Spartan Motors service provider will install a cooler to prevent the steering fluid from overheating, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 1-715-823-2141 or Spartan Motors USA, Inc. at 1-800-543-5008. Seagrave's number for this recall is 15V-687/RSB16-260-00.
Manufacturer campaign number: 15V-687/RSB16-260-00
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.