The worst 2017 Sutphen Fire Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
Recalls 3
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 21V962000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 21V823000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 21V580000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Sutphen Fire Truck 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
Compare the 2017 Sutphen Fire Truck
Other model years
Questions about the 2017 Sutphen Fire Truck
Is the 2017 Sutphen Fire Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Sutphen Fire Truck.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Sutphen Fire Truck?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2017 Sutphen Fire Truck have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel and exterior lighting.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2017 Sutphen Fire Truck?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history