Seagrave recall: Steering
What is wrong
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2017 Aerialscope emergency vehicles, equipped with Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
What could happen
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Seagrave will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2017. Owners may Seagrave for more information at 1-715-823-2141 extension 1910.
Vehicles covered
- Seagrave Aerialscope 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V553000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 6, 2017
- Owners notified
- Sep 22, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2017 to May 17, 2017
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly; Steering
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.