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2017-2020 Sutphen Fire Truck recall: exterior lighting

Sutphen Corporation reported this safety recall on October 19, 2021. It covers about 2 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2
reported
Oct 19, 2021
owners notified
Oct 19, 2021

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling one 2017 Fire Truck and one 2020 Fire Truck, equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Sutphen assisted the owners in obtaining filter kits from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Both affected vehicles have been remedied and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1‑614‑889‑1005.

Recall number 21V823000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V823000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2020 Sutphen Fire Truck exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 21V823000, reported on October 19, 2021, covers about 2 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V823000?

Sutphen assisted the owners in obtaining filter kits from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Both affected vehicles have been remedied and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1‑614‑889‑1005.

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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