Sutphen Corporation | NHTSA Recall #09V482000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V482000 by Sutphen Corporation. Includes 29 affected units, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE/POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Sutphen corporation is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with cummins isc cm2150 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. the trucks may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

Corrective Action

Sutphen corporation is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. please see cummins' defect report 09e-046. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V482000

Manufacturer: Sutphen Corporation

Report Received Date: 2009-12-17T00:00:00

Subject: Electronic control module/possible engine fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 29

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Sutphen corporation is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with cummins isc cm2150 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. the trucks may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

Consequence Summary: This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.

Corrective Action: Sutphen corporation is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. please see cummins' defect report 09e-046. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dbim-2c6h_ppkt

NHTSA ID: 09V482000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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