redundant SUTPHEN CORP.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by redundant SUTPHEN CORP. in 2008. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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February 25, 2008

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING GEAR/TRW

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.

NHTSA ID: 08V079000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 56

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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