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SevereNHTSA·21V891000·Announced 2021-11-17

Sutphen Recalls 2020 Fire Trucks Due to Power Steering Pump Defect

Sutphen is recalling 2020 Fire trucks because pressure in the power steering pump may break the shaft seal, causing a loss of steering assist and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system failure) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Sutphen Corporation is recalling certain 2020 Sutphen Fire trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the power steering pump where pressure may build up and break the shaft seal. This failure results in a loss of power steering assist.

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. The defect is located in the steering hydraulic power assist pump.

Dealers will inspect the power steering pump serial numbers and replace affected pumps free of charge. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCK
Brand
SUTPHEN
Manufacturer
Sutphen Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Fire Truck
Hazard
Affected units
20

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FIRE TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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