Sutphen 2000–2012 Equipment recall
Recalled November 13, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13V565000 · Sutphen
Hazard
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.
Units
156 units
Description
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 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.
Product
Sutphen SAI 110 · Sutphen SP 110 · Sutphen SPH 100 · Sutphen SPI 112
Manufacturer(s)
Sutphen Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →