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Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body Recall 16V743: Steering May Lock Up Due to Overheating Fluid

NHTSA campaign 16V743, reported October 17, 2016, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers a 2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body fire truck built on a Spartan Motors Metro Star chassis, manufactured between January 5, 2010 and January 19, 2015. In affected vehicles, the power steering fluid may overheat, which can cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.

If the steering locks, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and arrange the repair promptly.

The remedy is free. A Spartan Motors service provider will install a cooler to prevent the steering fluid from overheating. Contact Seagrave customer service at 1-715-823-2141 or Spartan Motors USA, Inc. at 1-800-543-5008, referencing Seagrave recall number 15V-687/RSB16-260-00. Owners can also check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V743Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Problem
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.
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.
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

Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body2010