CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2021 Capitol and Marauder vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 1-877-777-5360.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021 Seagrave fire apparatus vehicles were built with Meritor 180 series drive pinions in the rear axle. The drive pinion may fracture. A fractured pinion can contact the brake drop hose and unintentionally engage the parking brake without the driver detecting it, and the brake lights may not activate, which increases the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact Seagrave customer service at 1-877-777-5360 or visit an authorized dealer. Meritor will inspect the drive pinion and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Seagrave Capital | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Seagrave Marauder | 2021 |