CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Problem
- Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling certain 2020 Sutphen Fire trucks. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the power steering pump serial numbers, and the affected pumps will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020 Sutphen fire trucks may have a power steering pump in which pressure can build up and break the shaft seal. When this happens, the vehicle can lose power steering assist, making it harder to steer and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the power steering pump serial numbers and replace any affected pumps at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005 for more information. You can check whether your vehicle has open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Sutphen Fire Truck | 2020 |
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