Sutphen recalls 410 2021 fire trucks over fuel hoses that can come loose and leak
The remote fuel filter hoses on these trucks with Cummins L9 diesel engines may separate from the fitting, which can leak fuel that may catch fire or stall the engine and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Cummins dealers will replace the fuel hoses free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed December 7, 2026. Owners can call Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Sutphen at 1-614-889-1005 and cite Cummins recall number C7311.
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Recall details
- Product
- Sutphen Fire Truck 2021
- Company
- Sutphen Corporation
- Hazard
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 410 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V661000
- Manufacturer campaign number: C7311
- Model years: 2021
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling certain 2021 fire trucks equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines with part number D563027BX03. The remote fuel filter hoses may separate from the fitting, causing a fuel leak and an engine stall.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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