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Vehicle recall 08V079000 · February 25, 2008

2006 Sutphen Chassis

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V079000
Reported to NHTSA
February 25, 2008
Filed by
SUTPHEN CORP.
Owner notification
March 28, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
56
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Recall 08V079000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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