Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 04V-277 · 1996–2004 Sutphen Chassis

SUTPHEN CORP. recall 04V-277 covers 597 1996–2004 Sutphen Chassis for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 7, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5971 model

ReportedJun 7, 2004Owners notified May 14, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V277000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY/FIRE/RESCUE SINGLE AND TANDEM AXLE CHASSIS, THE BRAKE AIR LINES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE ROUTING OF THE BRAKE LINES. SUTPHEN HAS INSPECTED AND CORRECTED ALL VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.

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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Sutphen Chassis1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Built from January 9, 1996 to April 12, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.