Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V140000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V140000 by Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc. Affecting model year 2011 and 2012 marauder ii pumper emergency vehicles, models tb70cm, tb50cl, tb40cl, tb70cx, tb70cl and tb70co manufactured from november 23, 2010, through october 22, 2012 Includes 10 affected units, Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011 and 2012 marauder ii pumper emergency vehicles, models tb70cm, tb50cl, tb40cl, tb70cx, tb70cl and tb70co manufactured from november 23, 2010, through october 22, 2012
Defect Summary
Seagrave fire apparatus, llc (seagrave) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 marauder ii pumper emergency vehicles, models tb70cm, tb50cl, tb40cl, tb70cx, tb70cl and tb70co manufactured from november 23, 2010, through october 22, 2012. these vehicles are equipped with meritor axle assemblies that were built with disc brakes using mgm j24 series air brake chambers. in the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Corrective Action
Seagrave will notify owners and the actuators will be replaced as needed, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 23, 2013. owners may contact seagrave's ontrac customer service center at 1-866-668-7221.