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NHTSA recall,

Sutphen Fire Trucks

Fuel filter hoses may disconnect and leak fuel, causing an engine stall and increasing fire and crash risks.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Sutphen Corporation is recalling certain 2021 fire trucks equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, and an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 410 vehicles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2026. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. You may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Sutphen's customer service at 1-614-889-1005.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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

Is your Sutphen affected?

These models and years may be affected.

Sutphen

  • Fire Truck (2021)

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Sutphen Corporation
Component
Fuel system defect
Campaign
26V661000
Vehicles affected
410
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-800-286-6467

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 21, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)