Vehicle recall 13V565000 · November 13, 2013
Sutphen SPH 100, SAI 110 and 2 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V565000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 2013
- Filed by
- Sutphen Corporation
- Owner notification
- May 17, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 156
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sutphen SAI 110 (2003-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Sutphen SP 110 (2000-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
- Sutphen SPH 100 (2003-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Sutphen SPI 112 (2003-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
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.