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2006 Sutphen ChassisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Sutphen Chassis, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage21kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 14, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Sutphen Chassis has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Sutphen Chassis recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-416 · Sep 14, 2010 · 54 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 08V-079 · Feb 25, 2008 · 56 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Sutphen.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Chassis year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Chassis median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'06'07'08'10'11'12
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In owners' words

What Chassis owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 10296801 · Dec 23, 2009 · 20,984 miles

Own a 2006 Chassis?

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