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NHTSA Recall 14V718000: Mechanical (equipment)

Sutphen Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 181 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Sutphen Sai 110.

181
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2014
owners notified (October 22)
NHTSA campaign14V718000
Manufacturer campaignNACIS# 336120
ComponentEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL
Report receivedNovember 10, 2014
Owner notificationOctober 22, 2014
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling certain model year 2000-2014 SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, SAI 110 aerial devices manufactured November 5, 2014. The main extension cable on the aerial ladders may fail.

Safety risk

A cable failure may cause the ladder to collapse in use, increasing the risk of injury to a user.

Remedy

Sutphen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair or replace the ladders, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-866-287-5549. Sutphen's number for this recall is NACIS# 336120.

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 14V718000

Make and modelModel years
Sutphen Sai 1102000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Sutphen Sp 1102000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Sutphen Sph 1002000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Sutphen Spi 1122000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

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.