CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The fuel tubes that carry high-pressure diesel from the fuel rail to the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack over time. A crack can cause a high-pressure fuel leak.
A high-pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and check whether their vehicle is affected.
Authorized dealers will repair affected vehicles free of charge. On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators on the fuel tubes; engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Owners can contact Sutphen customer service at 1-614-889-1005, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Sutphen Fire Truck | 20162017201820192020 |
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