Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V743000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V743000 by Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc. Includes 1 affected units, Steering may Unexpectedly Lock, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V743000

Manufacturer: Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc

Report Received Date: 2016-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Steering may unexpectedly lock

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15V-687/RSB16-260-00

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 16V743000

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