2021 Sutphen Fire Truck recall: Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 8, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
410 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021 Sutphen Fire Truck.
- Compared with
Sutphen Corporation has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
8 earlier NHTSA recalls by Sutphen Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 13, 2021 Sutphen Corporation recall: Fuel Tubes May Crack and Leak Fuel (agency record)
- Nov. 17, 2021 Sutphen Corporation recall: Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering (agency record)
- Oct. 20, 2021 Sutphen Corporation recall: Improperly Crimped Lifting Cable (agency record)
- Oct. 19, 2021 Sutphen Corporation recall: Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
- July 29, 2021 Sutphen Corporation recall: Fuel Hose Leak (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Sutphen Fire Truck 2021
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V661000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sutphen Corporation |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 8, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 410 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | C7311 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record