2020 Sutphen Fire Truck recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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 fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V891000
- Manufacturer
- Sutphen Corporation
- Vehicles affected
- 20
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 1, 2022
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.