Sutphen recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
Sutphen is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vehicles and equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) modules. See the list above for the affected models. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
What could happen
If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Sutphen is working with meritor wabco to replace the control module free of charge. Please see meritor wabco defect report 11e-039. The safety recall began on december 16, 2011. Owners may contact meritor on track customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
Vehicles covered
- Sutphen 90Lr Refurb 2010–2012
- Sutphen Chassis 2010–2012
- Sutphen Heavy Rescue 2010–2012
- Sutphen Pumper 2010–2012
- Sutphen Rescue 2010–2012
- Sutphen S1 2010–2012
- Sutphen S2 2010–2012
- Sutphen S3 2010–2012
- Sutphen S4 2010–2012
- Sutphen Sa75 2009–2012
- Sutphen Sl75 2009–2012
- Sutphen Sp70 2009–2012
- Sutphen Sp95 2010–2012
- Sutphen Sph 100 2010–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V586000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Sutphen Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 14, 2011
- Owners notified
- Dec 16, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 98
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc)
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Sutphen recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 14, 2010
- Sutphen recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 1, 2011
- Sutphen recall: Equipment Nov 10, 2014
- Sutphen recall: Equipment Nov 13, 2013
- Sutphen recall: Power train Mar 2, 2010
- Sutphen recall: Electrical system May 17, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.