2020 Sutphen Fire TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-824 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 13, 2021. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Sutphen Fire Truck has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2020 Sutphen Fire Truck recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

82%repaired · 2025 Q2

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-962 · Dec 13, 2021 · 184 vehicles · 150 repaired

Risk. A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

70%repaired · 2025 Q1

Hydraulic power assist: pump

Recall 21V-891 · Nov 17, 2021 · 20 vehicles · 14 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

0%repaired · 2024 Q3

Equipment

Recall 21V-824 · Oct 20, 2021 · 1 vehicles · 0 repaired

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q4

Exterior lighting

Recall 21V-823 · Oct 19, 2021 · 2 vehicles · 2 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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48%repaired · 2024 Q3

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 21V-581 · Jul 29, 2021 · 33 vehicles · 16 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2026 Q1

Fuel injection system: fuel rail

Recall 21V-580 · Jul 29, 2021 · 604 vehicles · 473 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2021 Q4

Equipment

Recall 21V-412 · Jun 2, 2021 · 8 vehicles · 8 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Sutphen.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other Fire Truck year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fire Truck median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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