NHTSA Campaign 21V823000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Issued by Sutphen Corporation · Reported Oct 19, 2021 · 2 vehicles affected

What's 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."

Consequence

The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCK 2017 2
SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCK 2020 2

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V823000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.