SUTPHEN SPH 100 2012: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V565000

Make Model Year
SUTPHEN SPH 100 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-05-17 2013-11-13 2013-11-18

Production Dates: 2002-12-01 - 2012-11-30

Manufacturers Involved: Sutphen Corporation

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 156

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

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.

Notes

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.safercar.gov.