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SevereNHTSA·22V719000·Announced 2022-09-26

Seagrave Recalls 2022 Emergency Vehicles Due to Tie Rod Clamp Defect

Seagrave is recalling 2022 Marauder and Capitol emergency vehicles because improperly heat-treated tie rod clamps may fail, causing a loss of steering.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can lead to a sudden loss of steering and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Seagrave Marauder and Capitol emergency vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the tie rod clamps, which may have been improperly heat-treated. This condition can cause the clamps to fail, allowing the tie rods to separate.

Separated tie rods can result in a sudden loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The defect is classified under steering linkages and tie rod assemblies.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEAGRAVE CAPITAL, MARAUDER
Brand
SEAGRAVE
Manufacturer
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CAPITAL
  • MARAUDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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