Recall 10V071000: 2005–2010 Sutphen SPH 100
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 2, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 35
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
The problem
Sutphen has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2004 through 2010 sph model fire trucks manufactured between january 2004 and january 2010, equipped with series 60 detroit diesel or c-13 caterpillar engines. Pre 2007, the detroit diesel engines were mounted low in the frame which causes vibration in the driveline. Post 2007, a new suspension and frame design caused the driveline angles of the detroit diesel and caterpillar engines to be slightly out of alignment.
The risk
Vibration in the driveline can cause premature failure of the u-joints, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Sutphen will notify owners and repair the fire trucks free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2010. Owners may contact sutphen at 1-866-287-5549.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2005 Sutphen SPH 100
- 2006 Sutphen SPH 100
- 2007 Sutphen SPH 100
- 2008 Sutphen SPH 100
- 2009 Sutphen SPH 100
- 2010 Sutphen SPH 100
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V071000
- Manufacturer
- SUTPHEN CORPORATION
- Owner letters
- Mar 8, 2010
- Components
- Power train:driveline:universal joint (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology