NHTSA Recall 10V071000: Universal joint (power train)
SUTPHEN CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 2004–2010 Sutphen Sph 100.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V071000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › UNIVERSAL JOINT |
| Report received | March 2, 2010 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Sutphen has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2004 through 2010 sph model fire trucks manufactured between january 2004 and january 2010, equipped with series 60 detroit diesel or c-13 caterpillar engines. Pre 2007, the detroit diesel engines were mounted low in the frame which causes vibration in the driveline. Post 2007, a new suspension and frame design caused the driveline angles of the detroit diesel and caterpillar engines to be slightly out of alignment.
Safety risk
Vibration in the driveline can cause premature failure of the u-joints, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Sutphen will notify owners and repair the fire trucks free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2010. Owners may contact sutphen at 1-866-287-5549.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V071000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.