2020 Sutphen Fire Truck Recall: Lifting cables may be improperly crimped
NHTSA campaign 21V824000 · Equipment · filed Oct 20, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Sutphen Corporation (Sutphen) is recalling one 2020 Fire Truck equipped with a Cummins generator set. The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Sutphen | Fire Truck | 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V824000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.