Sutphen S4, SP95 +12 more: Electronic stability control (esc)

Affects Sutphen S4, SP95, S3, S1, Pumper, 90LR Refurb, SPH 100, SL75, Chassis, SP70, Rescue, S2, Heavy Rescue, SA75 · 2009–2012 — about 98 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

SUTPHEN IS WORKING WITH MERITOR WABCO TO REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE MERITOR WABCO DEFECT REPORT 11E-039. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERITOR ON TRACK CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-668-7221.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational