Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V962000

Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Sutphen Corporation filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-12-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V962000

Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
Sutphen Corporation
Vehicles affected
184
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-13
Owners notified
2022-01-04

Defect description

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

Safety risk

A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

On 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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the defect on January 4, 2021. Owners may contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

5 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
SUTPHEN Fire Truck2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.