Recall 16V743000: 2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Oct 17, 2016
Vehicles affected
1
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V743000
Manufacturer campaign
15V-687/RSB16-260-00
Manufacturer
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
Owner letters
Oct 21, 2016
Components
Steering:hydraulic power assist system (Steering)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology