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- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
- Problem
- Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Attacker and Capitol vehicles equipped with a Cummins X12 engine. The spin-on power steering filter may not have been tightened correctly, which can cause it to loosen and leak power steering fluid.
- Risk
- A power steering fluid leak may result in the loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Seagrave will inspect the power steering filter, and retighten or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 1-800-777-5360.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Seagrave fire apparatus vehicles with a Cummins X12 engine may have a spin-on power steering filter that was not tightened correctly at the factory. Over time the filter can loosen and allow power steering fluid to leak out.
A power steering fluid leak can cause a loss of power steering assist, making the vehicle harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Seagrave customer service at 1-800-777-5360. Seagrave will inspect the power steering filter and retighten or replace it as needed, free of charge. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls on NHTSA's website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Seagrave Attacker | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Seagrave Capital | 201920202021 |