Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Emergency/Fire/Rescue Single And Tandem Axle Chassis, The Brake Air Lines May Have Been Incorrectly Routed.
Make Of Vehicle
SUTPHEN
Model Of Vehicle
CHASSIS
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
04V277000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
If The Primary System MalfunCTIoned To The Point Of Complete Failure, The Improper Routing Would Cause The Rear Brakes To Become Disabled Thus Requiring The Vehicle To Stop Using Only The Front Brakes, Which Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Correct The Routing Of The Brake Lines. Sutphen Has Inspected And Corrected All Vehicles Involved In This Campaign.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Sutphen Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19960109
End Of Manufacture
20040412
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
597
Date Owners Notified
20040514
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Sutphen Corp.
Date Report Received
20040607
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121