Vehicle recall 11V586000 · December 14, 2011
Sutphen SA75, SL75 and 12 more models
See the list above for the affected models.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Sutphen is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vehicles and equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) modules. See the list above for the affected models. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.
- Consequence
- If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Sutphen is working with meritor wabco to replace the control module free of charge. Please see meritor wabco defect report 11E-039. The safety recall began on December 16, 2011. Owners may contact meritor on track customer service at 1-866-668-7221.
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V586000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 2011
- Filed by
- SUTPHEN CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 98
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sutphen 90LR Refurb (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen Chassis (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen Heavy Rescue (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen Pumper (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen Rescue (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen S1 (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen S2 (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen S3 (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen S4 (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen SA75 (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Sutphen SL75 (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Sutphen SP70 (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Sutphen SP95 (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Sutphen SPH 100 (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
Has your Sutphen been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Sutphen dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.