Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03E021000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E021000 by Cummins, Inc.. Includes 1,142 affected units, CUMMINS/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines built from june 2001 through march 2003. the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify its customers and replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. owner notification began april 7, 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 customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E021000

Manufacturer: Cummins, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-04-04T00:00:00

Subject: Cummins/electronic control module

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,142

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 0310

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines built from june 2001 through march 2003. the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.

Consequence Summary: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Cummins will notify its customers and replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. owner notification began april 7, 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 customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-t27k-9s9e-kq49

NHTSA ID: 03E021000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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