2006 Sutphen Chassis recall: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Sutphen Corp. reported this safety recall on February 25, 2008. It covers about 56 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 56
- reported
- Feb 25, 2008
- owners notified
- Mar 28, 2008
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 08V079000
Affected vehicles
- Sutphen Chassis 2006 2006
Questions about recall 08V079000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Sutphen Chassis gear box (other than rack and pinion)?
Yes. Recall 08V079000, reported on February 25, 2008, covers about 56 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V079000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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