Defect summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V047000. Text as published by NHTSA.