Recall 08V-605: 2008 Seagrave Marauder II
SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS, LLC recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Nov 14, 2008, covering about 1 vehicles.
The problem
Seagrave recalled 1 my 2008 marauder II fire truck equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies with suspect wheel end studs. The wheel end studs were improperly tempered, potentially rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.
The risk
Fractured wheel studs could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
This vehicle has been inspected and did not need repair.
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
| Manufacturer | SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Axle Hubs |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V605000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-605?
Seagrave recalled 1 my 2008 marauder II fire truck equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies with suspect wheel end studs. The wheel end studs were improperly tempered, potentially rendering them brittle and susceptible to fracture. If one wheel stud fractures, the remaining wheel studs are required to carry more load. If left in this condition, the remaining wheel studs may also fracture even if they are properly manufactured.
How is recall 08V-605 fixed?
This vehicle has been inspected and did not need repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.