Recall 08V117000: Seagrave fire apparatus, llc

Report received

Mar 12, 2008

Manufacturer

Seagrave fire apparatus, llc

Potentially affected

18vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Seagrave is recalling 18 my 2007 marauder, marauder ii, and attacker full body fire apparatus trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.

Possible consequence

This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Seagrave is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on february 19, 2008. Owners may contact trw at 1-765-429-1768 or seagrave at 1-715-823-2141.