The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V416000·Announced 2010-09-14

Sutphen Fire Truck Chassis Recalled for Engine Shutdown Risk

Sutphen is recalling 2006-2008 aerials and 2007-2008 pumpers with Detroit Diesel engines due to software that may cause unexpected shutdowns.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire trucks) where unexpected engine shutdown increases crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Sutphen Corporation is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 aerials and model year 2007-2008 pumper fire trucks equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines. The recall involves 54 vehicles.

The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected. This unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash and could hamper rescue operations and put transported passengers at risk.

Sutphen will notify owners, and Detroit Diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine motor control module. The safety recall began on October 15, 2010. Owners may contact Detroit Diesel at 1-800-547-0712 or visit their website for more information.

The recalled product

Product
SUTPHEN CHASSIS
Brand
SUTPHEN
Manufacturer
SUTPHEN CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
54

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CHASSIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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