The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V661000·Announced 2026-10-08

Sutphen Recalls 2021 Fire Trucks Due to Fuel Hose Separation Risk

Sutphen is recalling 2021 fire trucks with Cummins L9 engines because remote fuel filter hoses may separate, causing fuel leaks and engine stalls.

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 source identifies a fuel leak and engine stall hazard that increases the risk of fire and crash. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Sutphen Corporation is recalling certain 2021 fire trucks equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines with part number D563027BX03. The recall addresses a defect where remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting.

This separation can cause a fuel leak and an engine stall. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, while an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Cummins dealers will replace the fuel hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 7, 2026. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Sutphen's customer service at 1-614-889-1005. The Cummins recall number is C7311.

The recalled product

Product
SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCK
Brand
SUTPHEN
Manufacturer
Sutphen Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
410

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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