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2006-2008 Sutphen Chassis recall: engine and engine cooling

Sutphen Corporation reported this safety recall on September 14, 2010. It covers about 54 vehicles.

vehicles affected
54
reported
Sep 14, 2010
owners notified
Oct 15, 2010

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Sutphen is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 aerials and model year 2007-2008 pumper fire trucks equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The software on these engines may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.
Risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash and could hamper rescue operations and put the transported passenger at risk.
Remedy
Sutphen will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine motor control module. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began no october 15, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.

Recall number 10V416000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V416000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Sutphen Chassis engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 10V416000, reported on September 14, 2010, covers about 54 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V416000?

Sutphen will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine motor control module. Please see daimler trucks/detroit diesel's defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began no october 15, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or on line http://www.detroitdiesel.com/supportnetwork.

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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