Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E009000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E009000 by Cummins, Inc.. Includes 7,618 affected units, CUMMINS/ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Cummins isb 6 cylinder engines built from march 1998 through february 1999, and have an engine serial number within the range of 45480143 to 45818756 or 56436052 to 56561539. the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify its customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. owner notification began february 20, 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 assistant center at 800-343-7357.