Recall 10V071000: 2004–2010 Sutphen SPH 100

Report received

Mar 2, 2010

Manufacturer

Sutphen corporation

Potentially affected

35vehicles

Model years

2004–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Vibration in the driveline can cause premature failure of the u-joints, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Sutphen SPH 1000 complaints
• 2005 Sutphen SPH 1000 complaints
• 2006 Sutphen SPH 1000 complaints
• 2007 Sutphen SPH 1000 complaints
• 2008 Sutphen SPH 1000 complaints
• 2009 Sutphen SPH 1001 complaints
• 2010 Sutphen SPH 1001 complaints