Vehicle recall 77V157000 · September 22, 1977
1974-1976 Sutphen Sutphen
On the involved vehicles, the listed gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) exceeds the sum of the total of the tire weight ratings.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On the involved vehicles, the listed gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) exceeds the sum of the total of the tire weight ratings. If the vehicle is operated at the maximum loading indicated on the certification label for extended periods of time under certain adverse driving conditions, tires could become overheated and eventually fail.
- Remedy
- Owner will be mailed a corrected label along with instructions for installation. Owner is asked to return the incorrect label in the self-addressed stamped envelope which will also be enclosed.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: fire trucks.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: tire failure could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V157000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 1977
- Filed by
- SUTPHEN CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 48
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Sutphen Sutphen (1974-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974
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