2004-2010 Sutphen SPH 100 recall: universal joint
Sutphen Corporation reported this safety recall on March 2, 2010. It covers about 35 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35
- reported
- Mar 2, 2010
- owners notified
- Mar 8, 2010
Power train: driveline: universal joint
- What is wrong
- Sutphen has notified the federal safety agency about a defect in certain model year 2004 through 2010 sph model fire trucks manufactured between january 2004 and january 2010, equipped with series 60 detroit diesel or c-13 caterpillar engines. Pre 2007, the detroit diesel engines were mounted low in the frame which causes vibration in the driveline. Post 2007, a new suspension and frame design caused the driveline angles of the detroit diesel and caterpillar engines to be slightly out of alignment.
- Risk
- Vibration in the driveline can cause premature failure of the u-joints, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Sutphen will notify owners and repair the fire trucks free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2010. Owners may contact sutphen at 1‑866‑287‑5549.
Recall number 10V071000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 10V071000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2010 Sutphen SPH 100 universal joint?
Yes. Recall 10V071000, reported on March 2, 2010, covers about 35 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V071000?
Sutphen will notify owners and repair the fire trucks free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2010. Owners may contact sutphen at 1‑866‑287‑5549.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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