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Sutphen SPH 100 Recall 13V565: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 13V565, reported November 13, 2013, 156 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V565Sutphen Corporation
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling certain model year 2003-2012 SPH 100, model year 2000-2004 SP 110, model year 2003-2011 SPI 112 and model year 2003-2011 SAI 110 fire apparatus. In the affected vehicles, the bearings used for the extension of the ladder may seize causing the extension cables passing over them to chafe and fail.
Risk
Failure of the extend/retract system can cause the aerial to unexpectedly retract. This movement could result in injuries to personnel on or around the vehicle.
Remedy
Sutphen has notified owners, and inspected all of the affected vehicles, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall was completed on May 17, 2013. Owners may contact Sutphen at 1-614-889-1005.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Sutphen SAI 110200320042005200620072008200920102011
Sutphen SP 11020002001200220032004
Sutphen SPH 1002003200420052006200720082009201020112012
Sutphen SPI 112200320042005200620072008200920102011