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2006 Sutphen Chassis problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2006 Sutphen Chassis — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Chassis years?

Chassis NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted1 complaint1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 0 complaints2008: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints
Chassis NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Sutphen Chassis problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1100%

Does the 2006 Sutphen Chassis have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10V416000EngineSeptember 14, 2010 · 54 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH AND COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PUT THE TRANSPORTED PASSENGER AT RISK.

Remedy

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.

08V079000SteeringFebruary 25, 2008 · 56 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 6, 2009

2006 Sutphen Chassis — common questions

Is the 2006 Sutphen Chassis reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Sutphen Chassis have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Sutphen Chassis. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.