2003 SUTPHEN SPH 100 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

13V565000 on 11/17/2013

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

11/30/2002 - 11/29/2012

Affected:

156

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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Campaign:

14V718000 on 11/09/2014

Component:

Equipment:mechanical

Manufactured:

11/04/2014 - 11/04/2014

Affected:

181

Defect:

Sutphen corporation (sutphen) is recalling certain model year 2000-2014 sph 100, sp 110, spi 112, sai 110 aerial devices manufactured november 5, 2014. the main extension cable on the aerial ladders may fail.

Consequence:

A cable failure may cause the ladder to collapse in use, increasing the risk of injury to a user.

Correction:

Sutphen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the ladders, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in october 2014. owners may contact sutphen customer service at 1-866-287-5549. sutphen's number for this recall is nacis# 336120.

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.

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