CERTAIN CUMMINS 8.3L AND 8.9L ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES P/N 3970750 AND 3971391 BUILT FOR USE ON SCHOOL
— Recall Campaign #04E059000
CERTAIN CUMMINS 8.3L AND 8.9L ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES P/N 3970750 AND 3971391 BUILT FOR USE ON SCHOOL BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES, EMERGENCY AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BETWEEN THE DATES OF DECEMBER 12, 2003 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2004. OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,063 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04E059000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 09, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04E059000 |
| Units affected: | 3,063 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN CUMMINS 8.3L AND 8.9L ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES P/N 3970750 AND 3971391 BUILT FOR USE ON SCHOOL BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES, EMERGENCY AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BETWEEN THE DATES OF DECEMBER 12, 2003 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2004. OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.
- Consequeces:
- OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
- Corrective action:
- CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. 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 AT (WE DO NOT YET HAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.)
- 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).