NHTSA Recall 08V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V117000; Date: Mar. 12, 2008
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Seagrave Attacker; 2007 Seagrave Marauder; 2007 Seagrave Marauder Ii
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Llc
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
Seagrave is recalling 18 my 2007 marauder, marauder ii, and attacker full body fire apparatus trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.
How to Fix:
Seagrave is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on February 19, 2008. Owners may contact trw at 1-765-429-1768 or seagrave at 1-715-823-2141.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 2008
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