The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Sutphen Fire Truck | 2020 |
Components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutphen Fire Truck | 2020 | 0 | 7 |
Other steering recalls in 2021
65 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the steering; Sutphen Corporation filed 12 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021