The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V823000·Announced 2021-10-19

Sutphen Fire Trucks Recalled for Excessively Bright LED Lights

Sutphen is recalling two fire trucks because their LED lights are too bright, potentially blinding other drivers and increasing crash risk.

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 (excessive brightness increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Sutphen Corporation is recalling one 2017 Fire Truck and one 2020 Fire Truck. These vehicles are equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights that may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108.

The excessive brightness may adversely affect the vision of other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers a total of two affected vehicles.

Sutphen has already assisted the owners in obtaining filter kits from the light manufacturer at no charge. Both affected vehicles have been remedied, and no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCK
Brand
SUTPHEN
Manufacturer
Sutphen Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
2

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)

  • FIRE TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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