Recall 13V565000: 2003–2012 Sutphen SPH 100
- Report received
- Nov 13, 2013
- Manufacturer
- Sutphen Corporation
- Potentially affected
- 156vehicles
- Model years
- 2003–2012
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 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.
Possible consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2003 Sutphen SPH 1000 complaints
- 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
- 2011 Sutphen SPH 1000 complaints
- 2012 Sutphen SPH 1000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.