Recalls for 2006 Sutphen Chassis

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2010-09-17
Description
Sutphen is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 aerials and model year 2007-2008 pumper fire trucks equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines.  The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.

Consequence
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash and could hamper rescue operations and put the transported passenger at risk.

Corrective Action
Sutphen will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine motor control module.  Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005.  The safety recall began no october 15, 2010.  Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.

Notes
Owners 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 .

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Posted on: 2008-02-25
Description
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.  

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.  

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.