Sutphen Recall 13V565000: Equipment
NHTSA recall 13V565000 · announced November 13, 2013 · filed by Sutphen Corporation · 156 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2003 Sutphen Sai 110
- 2004 Sutphen Sai 110
- 2005 Sutphen Sai 110
- 2006 Sutphen Sai 110
- 2007 Sutphen Sai 110
- 2008 Sutphen Sai 110
- 2009 Sutphen Sai 110
- 2010 Sutphen Sai 110
- 2011 Sutphen Sai 110
- 2000 Sutphen Sp 110
- 2001 Sutphen Sp 110
- 2002 Sutphen Sp 110
- 2003 Sutphen Sp 110
- 2004 Sutphen Sp 110
- 2003 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2004 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2005 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2006 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2007 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2008 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2009 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2010 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2011 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2012 Sutphen Sph 100
- 2003 Sutphen Spi 112
- 2004 Sutphen Spi 112
- 2005 Sutphen Spi 112
- 2006 Sutphen Spi 112
- 2007 Sutphen Spi 112
- 2008 Sutphen Spi 112
- 2009 Sutphen Spi 112
- 2010 Sutphen Spi 112
- 2011 Sutphen Spi 112
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.