2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body Recall: In the affected vehicle, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause…
NHTSA campaign 16V743000 · Steering · filed Oct 17, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling one model year 2010 Seagrave Heavy Rescue Body Fire Truck manufactured January 5, 2010, to January 19, 2015 and built on a Spartan Motors Metro Star chassis. In the affected vehicle, the power steering fluid may overheat and cause the steering to unexpectedly lock during steering maneuvers.
The risk
If the steering locks, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Seagrave has notified the owner, and a Spartan Motors service provider will install a cooler to prevent the steering fluid from overheating, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2016. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 1-715-823-2141 or Spartan Motors USA, Inc. at 1-800-543-5008. Seagrave's number for this recall is 15V-687/RSB16-260-00.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Seagrave | Heavy Rescue Body | 2010 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V743000 (manufacturer number 15V-687/RSB16-260-00). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.