Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain L9 heavy duty diesel engines
— Recall Campaign #17E033000
Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain L9 heavy duty diesel engines, part number D563018BX03, sold for installation in Pierce fire trucks. On some engines, the capscrews that secure the flexplate may not have been properly tightened resulting in the flexplate separating.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 57 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17E033000
| Manufacturer: | Cummins, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 05, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17E033000 |
| Units affected: | 57 |
- Description:
- Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain L9 heavy duty diesel engines, part number D563018BX03, sold for installation in Pierce fire trucks. On some engines, the capscrews that secure the flexplate may not have been properly tightened resulting in the flexplate separating.
- Consequeces:
- If the flexplate separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the flexplate and capscrews on the subject engines, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins' number for this recall is C1914.
- Notes:
- 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.safercar.gov.