2018 SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCK Complaints and Recall Information

The 2018 SUTPHEN FIRE TRUCK has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to fuel system components and their potential safety risks as addressed in the recall notices.

There are five recalls filed affecting various components primarily within the diesel fuel system. The recalls address risks related to fuel leaks and fire hazards with required repairs provided free of charge by dealers.

• Fuel rail sealing washer. NHTSA recall 21V580000 affects 604 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in pilot bore holes causing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak. A fuel leak near ignition sources increases fire risk. Dealers inspect threads and fuel lines replacing the rail if needed free of charge.
• Fuel tubes cracking. Recall 21V962000 involves 184 vehicles. Fuel tubes between the fuel rail and injectors for cylinders 4, 5, and 6 may fatigue and crack resulting in high pressure fuel leaks. This leak can cause fire if exposed to ignition. Dealers install vibration isolators on low mileage engines and replace tubes with isolators on engines over 75 miles at no cost. Owners were notified January 4, 2021.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to critical fuel system defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. It is advisable to consult legal resources for potential remedies.