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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V416📅 Sep 17, 2010

2006–2008 Sutphen Chassis recall: engine

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash and could hamper rescue operations and put the transported passenger at risk.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V416000
Manufacturer
SUTPHEN CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
54
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 15, 2010
Built
Jan 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2008
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V416 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V416?

2006–2008 Sutphen Chassis. 54 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Sutphen dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.