Vehicle recall 04V277000 · June 7, 2004
1996-2004 Sutphen Chassis
On certain emergency/fire/rescue single and tandem axle chassis, the brake air lines may have been incorrectly routed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain emergency/fire/rescue single and tandem axle chassis, the brake air lines may have been incorrectly routed.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and correct the routing of the brake lines. Sutphen has inspected and corrected all vehicles involved in this campaign.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V277000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 7, 2004
- Filed by
- SUTPHEN CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 14, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 597
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
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