- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash and could hamper rescue operations and put the transported passenger at risk.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Sutphen Chassis Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2006 Sutphen Chassis with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2010 for the engine and engine cooling. For comparison, the 2007 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Chassis year, for its age
#433 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Sutphen Chassis problems
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2006 Sutphen Chassis recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 2006 Sutphen Chassis
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
South metro fire rescue authority has four 2006 sutphen sph aerial devices. One is a truck (no fire pump) and three that are ladders with fire pumps and a water tank (quint). The units with pumps have had repeative drive line failures including ejecting the driveline while driving down an interstate at 65-70 miles per hour. One unit has had two driveline failures in the past eight months. The last failure included a total rebuild for the fire pump based on driveline vibration and failure. The problem has been...
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discussed with the manufacturer and they told south metro fire that, "yes we know the drivelines are installed incorrectly and do not meet allison transmission installation requirements." The manufacturer also told south metro fire that they know the problem exists for all pre 2007 aerial apparatus and have slightly improved but still do not meet allisons installation requirements for all post 2007 aerial apparatus yet were not willing to assist in improving the driveline angles and performance for the four 2006 sph ladders. This presents a viable safety and liability concern for south metro fire rescue authority fire crews operating these units and the service provided to south metro's citizens. *Tr
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All Chassis yearsQuestions about the 2006 Sutphen Chassis
Does the 2006 Sutphen Chassis have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Sutphen Chassis: engine and engine cooling (September 2010); gear box (other than rack and pinion) (February 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Sutphen Chassis?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Sutphen Chassis had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 23, 2009 and the latest on December 23, 2009. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Sutphen Chassis a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Sutphen Chassis year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2006 Sutphen Chassis has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data