Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V079000 Reported February 25, 2008

Steering gear/trw

Q: What is recall 08V079000?

NHTSA recall 08V079000 was issued by Redundant Sutphen Corp. on February 25, 2008. It addresses: Steering gear/trw. The recall affects approximately 56 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Redundant Sutphen Corp. · Steering · 56 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V079000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Redundant Sutphen Corp.

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 25, 2008

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Redundant Sutphen Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 08V079000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V079000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V079000?

NHTSA recall 08V079000 was issued by Redundant Sutphen Corp. on February 25, 2008. It addresses: Steering gear/trw. The recall affects approximately 56 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Redundant Sutphen Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V079000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.