Sutphen Fire Truck (2017-2020): Exterior lighting
Recall 21V823000 · Oct 19, 2021 · Sutphen Corporation
2
vehicles affected
2
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V823000
- Date
- Oct 19, 2021
- Maker
- Sutphen Corporation
- Units affected
- 2
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2017-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling one 2017 Fire Truck and one 2020 Fire Truck, equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Sutphen assisted the owners in obtaining filter kits from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Both affected vehicles have been remedied and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Sutphen | Fire Truck | 2017, 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V823000?
1 model: Sutphen Fire Truck (2017, 2020), about 2 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V823000?
Sutphen assisted the owners in obtaining filter kits from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Both affected vehicles have been remedied and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005.
What can happen?
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.