SUTPHEN 2013 SUTPHEN MINITOWER Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 SUTPHEN MINITOWER
Brand
SUTPHEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Sutphen Corporation is recalling certain 2013 SUTPHEN MINITOWER vehicles due to seat belts issues. If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of i.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling one model year 2013 Minitower fire truck manufactured in January 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Sutphen will notify the owner and a Sutphen representative will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-866-287-5549.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026