NHTSA Recall 92V054000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V054000; Date: Apr. 14, 1992
If the cracks are not detected and repaired, the tilleraxle may separate from the mounting bracket and move either sideways or fore andaft in the chassis, coming in contact with body components and impairingsteering capability. Loss of steering capability can lead to a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Seagrave 6T09; 1986 Seagrave HT07; 1988 Seagrave HT07; 1990 Seagrave HT07; 1987 Seagrave HT08; 1988 Seagrave HT08; 1988 Seagrave J707; 1989 Seagrave J707; 1990 Seagrave J707; 1991 Seagrave J707
Component: Suspension:front:springs:air Suspension System
Manufactured by: Fwd Corporation
Affected Units:: 38
Recall Summary:
Cracks have developed in the lower beam assemblies and the sway bar mounting bracket on the ridewell suspensions used to install the tiller axle.
How to Fix:
Modify the ridewell suspension hanger rail assemblies and replace the two lower beam assemblies to insure the tiller axle will not separate from the brackets.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension. Vehicle description: tractor drawn aerial ladder fire units equipped withridewell air suspensions.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 19, 1992
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