Recall 10V416 affects 54 2006-2008 Sutphen Chassis fire trucks for unexpected Detroit Diesel engine shutdown. Detroit Diesel reprograms the engine control module free.
Sutphen is recalling 54 2006-2008 Chassis fire trucks equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines because engine software can shut the engine down during a diesel particulate filter over-temperature event. An unexpected shutdown raises crash risk, disrupts rescue operations, and puts transported passengers at risk; the Sutphen dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected Sutphen Chassis fire trucks use Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines with electronic control software. That software watches engine conditions, including the diesel particulate filter, the exhaust filter that traps soot before it leaves the tailpipe. When the filter gets too hot, the engine controls are supposed to protect the engine without taking the truck out of service without warning.
On these 2006-2008 Sutphen Chassis trucks, the software response to a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is the defect. When that high-temperature condition is detected, the engine software can shut the engine down unexpectedly. For a fire truck, that means engine power can stop at a moment when the crew expects the truck to keep running.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall information does not identify a dashboard light, sound, smell, or drivability change that comes before the shutdown.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2006, 2007, and 2008 model years, all tied to engine and engine cooling.
| 2006 Sutphen Chassis | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2007 Sutphen Chassis | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Sutphen Chassis | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 54 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Unexpected engine shutdown in an emergency vehicle raises crash risk and can hamper rescue operations. It also places the transported passenger at risk if the vehicle loses power during a response or transport. Schedule the recall service and brief crews on the shutdown risk until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Sutphen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2008 Sutphen Chassis is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Sutphen owner notice, then contact a franchised Sutphen dealer or Detroit Diesel to confirm the free repair path.
- Schedule the engine-control-module reprogramming that addresses unexpected shutdown during a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition.
- Reference recall number 10V416 when calling Sutphen, Detroit Diesel, or the dealer.
- Keep the fire truck out of emergency service until Sutphen or Detroit Diesel confirms the recall status for your VIN and completes the repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Sutphen technician reprograms the engine motor control module for the Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine. The software update addresses the shutdown behavior tied to diesel particulate filter over-temperature detection. The source remedy says this recall repair is free of charge. Because the current remedy status is not listed as available, confirm the repair with Sutphen service before making the trip. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| September 14, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V416?
Recall 10V416 covers 54 2006-2008 Sutphen Chassis fire trucks with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines. Engine software can shut the engine down when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected. Detroit Diesel will reprogram the engine motor control module for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2008 Sutphen Chassis is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific fire truck is included in recall 10V416. If it is, contact Sutphen service or Detroit Diesel at 1-800-547-0712 to arrange the engine motor control module reprogramming. Reference recall number 10V416 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Sutphen's recall remedy says Detroit Diesel will reprogram the engine motor control module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 10V416.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected engine shutdown in an emergency vehicle. NHTSA's consequence for recall 10V416 says that increases crash risk, affects rescue operations, and puts transported passengers at risk. Confirm the VIN before assigning the vehicle to emergency service.
What if I bought the Sutphen Chassis used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner, so a used fire truck remains eligible if it is included in recall 10V416. Check your VIN, then call Sutphen service or Detroit Diesel with the recall number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V416000 |
|---|---|
| Sutphen customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V416 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V416000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →