The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V570000·Announced 2011-12-01

Sutphen Firefighting Vehicles Recalled for Exhaust Clamp Failure Risk

Sutphen is recalling 2010-2011 SL75 and Pumper/Rescue vehicles due to a defect in the Cummins engine exhaust clamp that could cause a fire or road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (exhaust clamp failure) that creates a risk of fire and road hazards, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Sutphen Corporation is recalling certain model year 2010 SL75 and model year 2010-2011 Pumper and Rescue firefighting vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISB, ISX, or Diesel engines. The recall involves the V-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)/Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).

The defect involves a T-bolt in the clamp assembly that can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. If the T-bolt fails, the clamp may loosen, causing the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. This disconnection allows hot exhaust gases to vent before exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion and fire. In some applications, if both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Sutphen is working with Cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began during October 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or Sutphen at 1-866-287-5549.

The recalled product

Product
SUTPHEN SL75, PUMPERS/RESCUE
Brand
SUTPHEN
Manufacturer
SUTPHEN CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Firefighting Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
12

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 (2)

  • SL75
  • PUMPERS/RESCUE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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