NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Sutphen Chassis Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Sutphen Chassis has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Sutphen Chassis. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Sutphen dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Sutphen Chassis. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUTPHEN/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE
NHTSA #04V277000 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported June 7, 2004 · SUTPHEN CORP.
Potentially affected: 597 vehicles
Owners notified May 14, 2004 · Vehicles built January 9, 1996 – April 12, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY/FIRE/RESCUE SINGLE AND TANDEM AXLE CHASSIS, THE BRAKE AIR LINES MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE ROUTING OF THE BRAKE LINES. SUTPHEN HAS INSPECTED AND CORRECTED ALL VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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