Recall 09V-482: 2007–2009 Sutphen SPH 100

SUTPHEN CORPORATION recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Dec 17, 2009, covering about 29 vehicles.

NHTSA number
09V-482
Report date
Dec 17, 2009
Vehicles affected
29
Owners notified
Sep 4, 2009

The problem

Sutphen corporation is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with cummins isc cm2150 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. The trucks may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ECM software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

The risk

This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.

The fix

Sutphen corporation is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. Please see cummins' defect report 09e-046. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

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> .

Recall details

ManufacturerSUTPHEN CORPORATION
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number09V482000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Sutphen SPH 1002007, 2008, 2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 09V-482?

Sutphen corporation is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 fire trucks equipped with cummins isc cm2150 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. The trucks may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. Due to an issue with the logic in the ECM software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

How is recall 09V-482 fixed?

Sutphen corporation is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. Please see cummins' defect report 09e-046. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.