CUMMINS C8.3G AND L10G ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES P/N 3930507 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1995 AND
— Recall Campaign #03E038000
CUMMINS C8.3G AND L10G ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES (ECM) P/N 3930507 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1995 AND DECEMBER 1997. THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 1,064 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03E038000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 30, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03E038000 |
| Units affected: | 1,064 |
- Description:
- CUMMINS C8.3G AND L10G ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES (ECM) P/N 3930507 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1995 AND DECEMBER 1997. THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING. IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM WITH THE LATEST DESIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS 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).