2012 Sutphen SP70 Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

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Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelReported May 17, 2021 · 1 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling one 2012 SP70 vehicle equipped with a Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD display used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The display may experience low voltage spikes, causing the LCD display to lock up or become non-functional, due to varying electrical installations.
Risk: A locked up or non-functional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: A dealer has repaired the affected vehicle, and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1‑614‑889‑1005.

Recall number 21V358000 · Recall details

Electronic stability control (ESC)Reported December 14, 2011 · 98 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Sutphen is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vehicles and equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) modules. See the list above for the affected models. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Sutphen is working with meritor wabco to replace the control module free of charge. Please see meritor wabco defect report 11e-039. The safety recall began on december 16, 2011. Owners may contact meritor on track customer service at 1‑866‑668‑7221.

Recall number 11V586000 · Recall details

Is the 2012 Sutphen SP70 reliable?

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How many recalls does the 2012 Sutphen SP70 have?

2 recalls, covering electrical system and electronic stability control (esc).

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