1997 Sutphen Chassis problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1997 Sutphen Chassis — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1997 compare to other Chassis years?

Chassis NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1997 Sutphen Chassis have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V277000BrakesJune 7, 2004 · 597 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY/FIRE/RESCUE SINGLE AND TANDEM AXLE CHASSIS, THE BRAKE AIR LINES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED.

Consequence

IF THE PRIMARY SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED TO THE POINT OF COMPLETE FAILURE, THE IMPROPER ROUTING WOULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO BECOME DISABLED THUS REQUIRING THE VEHICLE TO STOP USING ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE ROUTING OF THE BRAKE LINES. SUTPHEN HAS INSPECTED AND CORRECTED ALL VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.

1997 Sutphen Chassis — common questions

Is the 1997 Sutphen Chassis reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1997 Sutphen Chassis have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1997 Sutphen Chassis. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1997 compare to other Chassis years?

Does the 1997 Sutphen Chassis have recalls?

1997 Sutphen Chassis — common questions

Is the 1997 Sutphen Chassis reliable?

Does the 1997 Sutphen Chassis have recalls?

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