Vehicle recall 78V220000 · October 10, 1978

Seagrave PC and PB

The steering arm could fail due to an inferior casting, or incorrect settings of the steering gear pitman arm stops.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The steering arm could fail due to an inferior casting, or incorrect settings of the steering gear pitman arm stops. Should the steering arm fail, steering could become difficult to control.
Remedy: The existing steering arm will be replaced with a new improved type steering arm.
Notes: Vehicle description: fire trucks.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could result in loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V220000
Reported to NHTSA: October 10, 1978
Filed by: FWD CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 15, 1978
Vehicles potentially affected: 16
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Power window devices and controls

Recall 78V220000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Seagrave PB (1972-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972
Seagrave PC (1971-1975): 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971

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