Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SEAGRAVE
Model Of Vehicle
AERIALSCOPE
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V553000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20170301
End Of Manufacture
20170517
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2
Date Owners Notified
20170922
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc
Date Report Received
20170906