The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V586000·Announced 2011-12-14

Sutphen Chassis Recalled for Electronic Stability Control Defect

Sutphen is recalling certain 2009-2012 chassis vehicles equipped with Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control modules. The defect may cause the system to apply brakes incorrectly, increasing crash risk.

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 (Electronic Stability Control) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Sutphen Corporation is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vehicles equipped with Meritor Wabco Electronic Stability Control (ESC) modules. The affected models include the Chassis, SP95, 90LR Refurb, Heavy Rescue, SA75, SL75, S4, S3, S1, Pumper, SPH 100, SP70, Rescue, and S2.

Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the ESC system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over-steering situation and apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Sutphen is working with Meritor Wabco to replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on December 16, 2011. Owners may contact Meritor On Track Customer Service at 1-866-668-7221 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUTPHEN CHASSIS, SP95, 90LR REFURB, HEAVY RESCUE
Brand
SUTPHEN
Manufacturer
SUTPHEN CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus / Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
98

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 (14)

  • CHASSIS
  • SP95
  • 90LR REFURB
  • HEAVY RESCUE
  • SA75
  • SL75
  • S4
  • S3
  • S1
  • PUMPER
  • SPH 100
  • SP70
  • RESCUE
  • S2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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