Seagrave Aerialscope (2017): Steering
Recall 17V553000 · Sep 6, 2017 · Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
2
vehicles affected
2
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V553000
- Date
- Sep 6, 2017
- Maker
- Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
- Units affected
- 2
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly; Steering
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2017 Aerialscope emergency vehicles, equipped with Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 Seagrave for more information at 1-715-823-2141 extension 1910.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Seagrave | Aerialscope | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V553000?
1 model: Seagrave Aerialscope (2017), about 2 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V553000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.