CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES BUILT FROM JUNE 2001 THROUGH MARCH 2003
— Recall Campaign #03E021000
CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES BUILT FROM JUNE 2001 THROUGH MARCH 2003. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,142 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03E021000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 04, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03E021000 |
| Units affected: | 1,142 |
- Description:
- CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES BUILT FROM JUNE 2001 THROUGH MARCH 2003. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
- Consequeces:
- IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 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 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357.
- 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).