1975 SUTPHEN SUTPHEN Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 77V157000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Equipment:other:labels
Affected:: 48
Defect:: On the involved vehicles, the listed gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) exceeds the sum of the total of the tire weight ratings. if the vehicle is operated at the maximum loading indicated on the certification label for extended periods of time under certain adverse driving conditions, tires could become overheated and eventually fail.
Correction:: Owner will be mailed a corrected label along with instructions for installation. owner is asked to return the incorrect label in the self-addressed stamped envelope which will also be enclosed.
Notes:: Vehicle description: fire trucks.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: tire failure could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Campaign:: 75V138000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Equipment:other:labels
Affected:: 42
Notes:: Sutphen campaign no n/a.fire apparatus vehicles.incorrect certificationlabel was affixed to vehicle at time of manufacture.the correct labelinformation is vital to prevent an overload condition to any axle or to thetotal vehicle.if the overload exists it could cause an unsafe operatingcondition.(correct by installing the proper certification label).