Vehicle recall 92V054000 · April 14, 1992
Seagrave J707, HT07 and 2 more models
Cracks have developed in the lower beam assemblies and the sway bar mounting bracket on the ridewell suspensions used to install the tiller axle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Cracks have developed in the lower beam assemblies and the sway bar mounting bracket on the ridewell suspensions used to install the tiller axle.
- Consequence
- If the cracks are not detected and repaired, the tilleraxle may separate from the mounting bracket and move either sideways or fore andaft in the chassis, coming in contact with body components and impairingsteering capability. Loss of steering capability can lead to a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Modify the ridewell suspension hanger rail assemblies and replace the two lower beam assemblies to insure the tiller axle will not separate from the brackets.
- Notes
- System: suspension.vehicle description: tractor drawn aerial ladder fire units equipped withridewell air suspensions.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V054000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 1992
- Filed by
- FWD CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- May 19, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 38
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Air suspension system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Seagrave 6T09 (1991): 1991
- Seagrave HT07 (1986, 1988, 1990): 1990, 1988, 1986
- Seagrave HT08 (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
- Seagrave J707 (1988-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
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