NHTSA Recall 08V117000: Shaft pitman (steering)
SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Seagrave Attacker.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V117000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT PITMAN |
| Report received | March 12, 2008 |
| Owner notification | February 19, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Seagrave is recalling 18 my 2007 marauder, marauder ii, and attacker full body fire apparatus trucks equipped with trw steering gears, models tas85. These steering gears contain potentially defective sector shafts with an incorrect gear tooth which may interfere with the rack-piston teeth, resulting in a sticking or binding condition.
Safety risk
This condition has the potential to cause the steering gear to stall and restrict the steering turning angle of the vehicle which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Seagrave is working with trw to replace the defective steering gear (please see 07e101). The recall began on february 19, 2008. Owners may contact trw at 1-765-429-1768 or seagrave at 1-715-823-2141.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V117000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.