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Sutphen Chassis Recall 08V079: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 08V079, reported February 25, 2008, 56 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 08V079SUTPHEN CORP.
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Problem
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Sutphen Chassis2006