Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01E011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01E011000 by Cummins, Inc.. Includes 4,754 affected units, CUMMINS/AIR COMPRESSOR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: engines built between june 1, 1999, and january 10, 2001, and have engine serial number range of 45878623 to 46066483. the internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.

Corrective Action

Cummins is instructing its customers to contact authorized dealers to have their vehicle repaired free of charge. owner notification began may 10, 2001. 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 assistant center at 1-800-343-7357.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01E011000

Manufacturer: Cummins, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-03-15T00:00:00

Subject: Cummins/air compressor

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 4,754

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: engines built between june 1, 1999, and january 10, 2001, and have engine serial number range of 45878623 to 46066483. the internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.

Consequence Summary: Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Cummins is instructing its customers to contact authorized dealers to have their vehicle repaired free of charge. owner notification began may 10, 2001. 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 assistant center at 1-800-343-7357.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-94k6-s8hh_rywc

NHTSA ID: 01E011000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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