Power Steering Filter Tightened Incorrectly – 2019-2021 Seagrave Attacker & Capitol

February 23, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V105000

Power Steering Filter Tightened Incorrectly

A power steering fluid leak may result in the loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V105

Manufacturer Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC

Components STEERING

Potential Number of Units Affected 54

 

Summary

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Attacker and Capitol vehicles equipped with a Cummins X12 engine. The spin-on power steering filter may not have been tightened correctly, which can cause it to loosen and leak power steering fluid.

 

Remedy

Seagrave will inspect the power steering filter, and retighten or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 1-800-777-5360.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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Delivered via USPS RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED

 

Chief (First name Last Name)
(Fire Department Name)
(Address Line 1)
(City, ST Zip code)

 

RE: IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE – Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC. Dated February 25, 2021,  NHTSA File 21V105

 

Dear Mr. (Last Name),

 

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

 

Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (“Seagrave”), has determined that a potential safety defect exists in certain Capitol and Attacker model fire trucks, manufactured by Seagrave between December 1^st, 2019 through February 23^rd, 2021.

 

Description of Defect

Seagrave is conducting this recall to address an issue whereby the spin-on power steering filters may become loose or dislodged from the mounting plate, which can cause it to loosen and leak power steering fluid. A power steering fluid leak may result in the loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. Seagrave has determined that the root cause of this condition was due to improper torqueing of the filter during installation.  The condition is dependent on the torqueing of the filters on each specific vehicle and may not be present on all suspected vehicles, but the condition has the potential to occur in the entire recall population.  The product functions normally if it is properly torqued to the filter manufacturers specifications.

 

The Seagrave vehicles listed below are suspect of containing the recalled condition described above.  Please make an appointment at your earliest convenience with your local Seagrave service facility to perform the inspection and perform the needed remedy.  The remedy and support services will be performed at no cost to you.  The required amount of time needed to perform the recall repair is 0.25 hours.

 

Sales Order Number	Vehicle Identification Number	Delivery Date
(Serial #)	(VIN#)	(Month Date, Year)

 

Federal regulations require that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days.

 

If you had this repair performed before you received this letter, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall.

 

We regret any inconvenience this action may cause you. However, we are concerned about your safety. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, D.C. 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to  http://www.safercar.gov.

 

Please feel free to call Nick Kahl at 715-823-2141 extension 1910 or email [email protected] for additional information, questions or concerns.

 

Sincerely,

 

Ulisses Parmeziani
President & CEO

 

CC: (Service Contact at Dealership responsible for this trucks AOR)

 

105 E 12th St • Clintonville, WI  54929
PHONE: 715-823-2141 • FAX: 715-823-5769 Main Office/Purchasing
FAX: 715-823-5767 Parts and Service     seagrave.com

 

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6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
SEAGRAVE	ATTACKER	2019-2021
SEAGRAVE	CAPITAL	2019-2021

 

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9 Associated Documents

Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21V105-9682.PDF 215.123KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-2

RCLQRT-21V105-7758.PDF 211.135KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V105-6574.pdf 133.518KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V105-1164.PDF 215.01KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V105-7941.pdf 133.518KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V105-5387.pdf 646.09KB

 

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Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V105-4265.PDF 215.046KB

 

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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 3 11/08/2021

RCLRPT-21V105-7057.PDF 215.227KB

 

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Recall 573 Report – AMENDMENT 3

RCLRPT-21V105-4663.PDF 215.227KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V105&docType=RCL

 

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