Sutphen recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling certain model year 2003-2012 SPH 100, model year 2000-2004 SP 110, model year 2003-2011 SPI 112 and model year 2003-2011 SAI 110 fire apparatus. In the affected vehicles, the bearings used for the extension of the ladder may seize causing the extension cables passing over them to chafe and fail.
What could happen
Failure of the extend/retract system can cause the aerial to unexpectedly retract. This movement could result in injuries to personnel on or around the vehicle.
The fix
Sutphen has notified owners, and inspected all of the affected vehicles, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall was completed on May 17, 2013. Owners may contact Sutphen at 1-614-889-1005.
Vehicles covered
- Sutphen Sai 110 2003–2011
- Sutphen Sp 110 2000–2004
- Sutphen Sph 100 2003–2012
- Sutphen Spi 112 2003–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V565000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Sutphen Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 13, 2013
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 156
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Dec 1, 2002 to Nov 30, 2012
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Sutphen recall: Equipment Nov 10, 2014
- Sutphen recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Dec 14, 2011
- Sutphen recall: Power train Mar 2, 2010
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.