Vehicle recall 08V117000 · March 12, 2008
Seagrave Attacker, Marauder and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V117000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 12, 2008
- Filed by
- SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS, LLC
- Owner notification
- February 19, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Seagrave Attacker (2007): 2007
- Seagrave Marauder (2007): 2007
- Seagrave Marauder II (2007): 2007
Has your Seagrave been repaired?
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