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Safety Recall: 16V743000

16V743000 Reported: 10/17/2016 Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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Summary

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.

Safety Risk

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

Remedy

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.

Additional 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.

Affected Vehicles