- The problem
- Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling one 2012 SP70 vehicle equipped with a Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD display used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The display may experience low voltage spikes, causing the LCD display to lock up or become non-functional, due to varying electrical installations.
- The risk
- A locked up or non-functional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- A dealer has repaired the affected vehicle, and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Sutphen SP70 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Sutphen SP70 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in May 2021 for the instrument cluster / panel.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical SP70 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Sutphen SP70 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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Does the 2012 Sutphen SP70 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Sutphen SP70: instrument cluster / panel (May 2021); electronic stability control (ESC) (December 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Sutphen SP70 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Sutphen SP70 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Sutphen SP70 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Sutphen SP70 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data