2010 SEAGRAVE HEAVY RESCUE BODY Recall

Campaign:

16V743000 on 10/16/2016

Component:

Steering:hydraulic power assist system

Manufactured:

01/04/2010 - 01/18/2015

Affected:

1

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.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

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.

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