Power train: axle assembly
- Component
- Power train: axle assembly
- Manufacturer
- Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-02-01
- Owners notified
- 2022-02-23
Defect description
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2021 Capitol and Marauder vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Safety risk
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 1-877-777-5360.