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NHTSARecalled Nov 13, 2013 · #13V565000

Aerial Fire Ladder May Retract

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Aerial Fire Ladder May Retract
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Sutphen Corporation
Model numbers
2012 SPH, 2004 SP, 2011 SPI, 2011 SAI
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice