Seagrave Attacker (2007) – 08V117000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

SEAGRAVE

Model Of Vehicle

ATTACKER

Year

2007

Recall Campaign Number

08V117000

Component Description

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20070901

End Of Manufacture

20080208

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

18

Date Owners Notified

20080219

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc

Date Report Received

20080312

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard