Sutphen Corporation | NHTSA Recall #10V071000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V071000 by Sutphen Corporation. Includes 35 affected units, DRIVELINE U-JOINT FAILURE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Sutphen has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2004 through 2010 sph model fire trucks manufactured between january 2004 and january 2010, equipped with series 60 detroit diesel or c-13 caterpillar engines. pre 2007, the detroit diesel engines were mounted low in the frame which causes vibration in the driveline. post 2007, a new suspension and frame design caused the driveline angles of the detroit diesel and caterpillar engines to be slightly out of alignment.

Corrective Action

Sutphen will notify owners and repair the fire trucks free of charge. the safety recall began on march 8, 2010. owners may contact sutphen at 1-866-287-5549.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V071000

Manufacturer: Sutphen Corporation

Report Received Date: 2010-03-02T00:00:00

Subject: Driveline u-joint failure

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 35

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Sutphen has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2004 through 2010 sph model fire trucks manufactured between january 2004 and january 2010, equipped with series 60 detroit diesel or c-13 caterpillar engines. pre 2007, the detroit diesel engines were mounted low in the frame which causes vibration in the driveline. post 2007, a new suspension and frame design caused the driveline angles of the detroit diesel and caterpillar engines to be slightly out of alignment.

Consequence Summary: Vibration in the driveline can cause premature failure of the u-joints, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Sutphen will notify owners and repair the fire trucks free of charge. the safety recall began on march 8, 2010. owners may contact sutphen at 1-866-287-5549.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V071000

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