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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V743📅 Oct 17, 2016

2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V743000
Manufacturer recall #
15V-687/RSB16-260-00
Manufacturer
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
Vehicles affected
1
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-543-5008
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 21, 2016
Built
Jan 5, 2010 – Jan 19, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V743 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V743?

2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body. 1 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Seagrave dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-543-5008.