CUMMINS ISB 6 CYLINDER ENGINES BUILT FROM MARCH 1998 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1999
— Recall Campaign #03E009000
CUMMINS ISB 6 CYLINDER ENGINES BUILT FROM MARCH 1998 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1999, AND HAVE AN ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER WITHIN THE RANGE OF 45480143 TO 45818756 OR 56436052 TO 56561539. THE LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACE OR MOUNTING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO DROP ONTO THE ENGINE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,618 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03E009000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 11, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03E009000 |
| Units affected: | 7,618 |
- Description:
- CUMMINS ISB 6 CYLINDER ENGINES BUILT FROM MARCH 1998 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1999, AND HAVE AN ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER WITHIN THE RANGE OF 45480143 TO 45818756 OR 56436052 TO 56561539. THE LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACE OR MOUNTING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO DROP ONTO THE ENGINE.
- Consequeces:
- IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST.
- Corrective action:
- CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS ASSISTANT CENTER AT 800-343-7357.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).