Vehicle recall 79V174000 · July 17, 1979

1977-1979 Seagrave SR

Under severe operating conditions, the threads on the drag link assembly and ball stud and socket may fail due to improper thread engagement.

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

Summary: Under severe operating conditions, the threads on the drag link assembly and ball stud and socket may fail due to improper thread engagement.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the drag link assembly at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: fire trucks.system: steering; drag link.consequences of defect: when this condition exists, the drag link and ball studand socket assembly could separate, resulting in loss of steering control and avehicle accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V174000
Reported to NHTSA: July 17, 1979
Filed by: FWD CORPORATION
Owner notification: July 5, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 27
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Recall 79V174000 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 SR (1977-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977

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