SEAGRAVE HEAVY RESCUE BODY Recall: Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC - Fire risk (Oct 2016)
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC is recalling certain 2010 SEAGRAVE HEAVY RESCUE BODY. 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. If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What you should do
- Read the official announcement before driving. Some fire-risk recalls advise parking outside and away from buildings, because the fire can start while the vehicle is parked and switched off. Contact a dealer to arrange the free repair.
- 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.
Check your vehicle
Compare the year, make and model on your vehicle against every row below.
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| SEAGRAVE | HEAVY RESCUE BODY | 2010 |
What happened
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.
Recall facts
- Manufacturer
- Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
- Component
- STEERING
- Vehicles affected
- 1
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V743000
- Severity
- High
From the official announcement
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 16V-743
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
Submission Date :NOV 01, 2016
NHTSA Recall No. :16V-743
Manufacturer Recall No. : 15V-687/RSB16-260-00
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name :Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
Address :105 East 12th Street
Clintonville WI 54929
Company phone : 715-823-2141
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1
Estimated percentage with defect :1 %
Vehicle Information :
Vehicle 1 :2010-2010 Seagrave Metro Star Rescue
Vehicle Type :
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information :Spartan Metro Star Chassis, Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body Fire Truck
Production Dates : JAN 05, 2010
- JAN 19, 2015
VIN Range 1 :Begin :4S7CT2B94AC073219 End :4S7CT2B94AC073219Not sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The power steering fluid temperature may be overheated and cause a brief lock
up of the steering system during steering maneuvers.
FMVSS 1 :NR
FMVSS 2 :NR
Description of the Safety Risk :A brief lock up of the steering system could occur without warning and
increase the risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : NR
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Page 2
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 16V-743
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : Spartan Motors USA, Inc.
Address :NR
Charlotte MICHIGAN
Country : United States
Chronology :
12/16/2015 An email was sent to Seagrave to notify of what looked to be only a Manufacturer Service Bulletin
for service repair facilities. The notification did not state action required nor did it me…
Common questions
Which vehicles are affected?
- 2010 SEAGRAVE HEAVY RESCUE BODY
1 vehicles are affected.
What is the danger?
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should I 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.
Where can I find more information?
Read the official NHTSA recall announcement, or browse all current vehicle recalls.