SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCK 2020: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V823000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUTPHEN | FIRE TRUCK | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-10-19 | 2021-10-19 | 2021-10-20 |
Manufacturers Involved: Sutphen Corporation
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Sutphen Corporation "Sutphen" is recalling one 2017 Fire Truck and one 2020 Fire Truck, equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Sutphen assisted the owners in obtaining filter kits from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Both affected vehicles have been remedied and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005.
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.nhtsa.gov.
