How many recalls does the 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Sutphen will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck.

Are recall repairs on a 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck free?

Usually. Federal law requires Sutphen to remedy recalls on the 2020 Fire Truck free of charge at an authorized Sutphen dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 Sutphen Fire Truck Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Sutphen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

NHTSA #21V962000

Reported December 13, 2021 · Sutphen Corporation

Potentially affected: 184 vehicles

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 consequence

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.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

NHTSA #21V891000

Reported November 17, 2021 · Sutphen Corporation

Potentially affected: 20 vehicles

Defect description

Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling certain 2020 Sutphen Fire trucks. Pressure may build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

Safety consequence

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the power steering pump serial numbers, and the affected pumps will be replaced, free of charge. 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.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #21V824000

Reported October 20, 2021 · Sutphen Corporation

Potentially affected: 1 vehicles

Defect description

Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling one 2020 Fire Truck equipped with a Cummins generator set. The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.

Safety consequence

An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, possibly causing the generator set to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will inspect the lifting cable, and either replace the cable or install a warning label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Sutphen's 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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #21V823000

Reported October 19, 2021 · Sutphen Corporation

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Defect description

Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling one 2017 Fire Truck and one 2020 Fire Truck, equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Sutphen assisted the owners in obtaining filter kits from the light manufacturer, free of charge. Both affected vehicles have been remedied and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

NHTSA #21V580000

Reported July 29, 2021 · Sutphen Corporation

Potentially affected: 604 vehicles

Defect description

Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Fire Trucks. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines for damage, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. 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.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NHTSA #21V581000

Reported July 29, 2021 · Sutphen Corporation

Potentially affected: 33 vehicles

Defect description

Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Fire Trucks. A fuel leak may occur from the hoses between the fuel pump and remote fuel filter head.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. 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.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #21V412000

Reported June 2, 2021 · Sutphen Corporation

Potentially affected: 8 vehicles

Defect description

Stuphen Corporation (Stuphen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Fire Trucks equipped with a battery-powered 3600 wireless remote controller unit used to control the movement of electric firefighting monitors in firefighting vehicles. The monitor is used to direct the water stream and adjust the spray pattern. The wireless remote controller's sleep mode is disabled, and results in the batteries discharging faster than normal.

Safety consequence

Inability to use the wireless remote controller may hinder firefighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the wireless remote controller unit software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Stuphen 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.

Other Sutphen Fire Truck model years

Check your 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Sutphen Fire Truck at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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