2017 Seagrave Capital problems, complaints & recalls

Defect: Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2011-2021 Marauder and Capitol firetrucks. The crossmember mounting plate may crack.

Risk: A cracked crossmember may cause popping or banging noises when turning or driving over rough roads, distracting the driver and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new crossmember, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 1-877-777-5360.

Defect: Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Marauder, Attacker and Capitol vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 1-877-777-5360.

Defect: Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC (Seagrave) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Marauder and Capital emergency vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, the brake lights may falsely illuminate even without the brake pedal being pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: If the brake light falsely illuminate, other drivers could become confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Seagrave will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2019. Owners may contact Seagrave customer service at 715-823-2141.