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- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2022 Seagrave Marauder and Capitol emergency vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
- Risk
- Separated tie rods can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rod clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2022. Owners may contact Seagrave's 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 2022 emergency vehicles may have tie rod clamps that were improperly heat-treated. The clamps can fail, allowing the tie rods to separate.
If a tie rod separates, the vehicle can suddenly lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should treat this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked promptly.
Authorized dealers will replace the tie rod clamps free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2022. For questions, contact Seagrave customer service at 1-877-777-5360, and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Seagrave Capital | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Seagrave Marauder | 2022 |