Electronic stability control (esc) (Sutphen)
Vehicle recall 11V-586. NHTSA received SUTPHEN CORPORATION’s report on Dec 14, 2011.
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The short answer
NHTSA received SUTPHEN CORPORATION’s report on Dec 14, 2011. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
SUTPHEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2012 VEHICLES AND EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES.
SEE THE LIST ABOVE FOR THE AFFECTED MODELS.
UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM.
THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Electronic stability control (esc).
What should you 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.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 98 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Sutphen Chassisand 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen SP95and 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen 90LR Refurband 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen Heavy Rescueand 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen SA75and 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen SL75and 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen S4and 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen S3and 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen S1and 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen Pumperand 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen SPH 100and 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen SP70and 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen Rescueand 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
- Sutphen S2and 2010, 2011 and 2012, before the model years listed here
Who is recalling it?
- Made by SUTPHEN CORPORATION.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.