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NHTSARecalled Oct 17, 2016 · #16V743000

Steering may Unexpectedly Lock

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Steering may Unexpectedly Lock
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
Model numbers
2010 Seagrave
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice