Defect Description For Recall
Sutphen Is Recalling 56 My 2006 Fire Truck Chassis Equipped With TRW Steering Gears, Models Tas85. These Steering Gears Contain Potentially DefeCTIve Sector Shafts With An Incorrect Gear Tooth Which May Interfere With The Rack-Piston Teeth, Resulting In A Sticking Or Binding Condition.
Make Of Vehicle
SUTPHEN
Model Of Vehicle
CHASSIS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V079000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Has The Potential To Cause The Steering Gear To Stall And Restrict The Steering Turning Angle Of The Vehicle Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Sutphen Is Working With TRW To Replace The DefeCTIve Steering Gear (Please See 07E101). The Recall Began On March 3, 2008. Owners May Contact TRW At 765-429-1768 Or Sutphen At 1-866-287-5549.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sutphen Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20070801
End Of Manufacture
20071231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
56
Date Owners Notified
20080328
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Sutphen Corp.
Date Report Received
20080225