Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 17, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC recalls 2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body

Recall number

16V743000

Brand / firm

Seagrave

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.