The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V962000·Announced 2021-12-13

Sutphen Recalls 2016-2020 Fire Trucks Due to Fuel Leak Risk

Sutphen is recalling 2016-2020 fire trucks because fuel tubes may crack, causing high-pressure leaks that increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel system) that can lead to a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Sutphen Corporation is recalling certain 2016-2020 Sutphen fire trucks. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel tubes located between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six. These tubes may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high-pressure fuel leak.

A high-pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners were notified of the defect on January 4, 2021.

Dealers will perform repairs free of charge. For engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCK
Brand
SUTPHEN
Manufacturer
Sutphen Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Fire Truck
Hazard
Affected units
184

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FIRE TRUCK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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