NHTSA Recall 13V565000: Equipment

Sutphen Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on November 13, 2013, covering an estimated 156 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Sutphen Sai 110.

156

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2013

owners notified (May 17)

NHTSA campaign	13V565000
Component	EQUIPMENT
Report received	November 13, 2013
Owner notification	May 17, 2013
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V565000

Make and model	Model years
Sutphen Sai 110	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Sutphen Sp 110	2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Sutphen Sph 100	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Sutphen Spi 112	2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

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.