Seagrave Aerialscope Recall: Loose Tie Rods May Cause Loss of Steering

Plain-English summary

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC is recalling certain 2017 Aerialscope emergency vehicles equipped with Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The recall addresses a defect where the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, which allows the tie rod to loosen.

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. This defect poses a significant safety hazard to the vehicle operator and others on the road.

Seagrave will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2017. Owners may contact Seagrave for more information at 1-715-823-2141 extension 1910, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4243.

The recalled product

Product

SEAGRAVE AERIALSCOPE

Brand

SEAGRAVE

Manufacturer

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC

Category

Vehicle — Fire Apparatus

Hazard

• loss-of-steering
• crash-risk

Affected units

2

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