Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07E034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07E034000 by Cummins, Inc.. Includes 782 affected units, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILURE/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain cummins ism cm876 (epa-07) diesel engines produced for on highway vehicle applications from april 1, 2006, through march 21, 2007, with serial numbers ranging from 35157011 to 35192741. the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will notify owners of vehicles that contain these engines about this defect. cummins will conduct the remedy campaign and provide quarterly completion reports broken down by vehicle manufacturer; however the vehicle manufacturers will be responsible for the recall. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall is expected to begin during june 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07E034000

Manufacturer: Cummins, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-06-04T00:00:00

Subject: Electronic control module failure/possible fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 782

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C0709

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Certain cummins ism cm876 (epa-07) diesel engines produced for on highway vehicle applications from april 1, 2006, through march 21, 2007, with serial numbers ranging from 35157011 to 35192741. the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.

Consequence Summary: While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will notify owners of vehicles that contain these engines about this defect. cummins will conduct the remedy campaign and provide quarterly completion reports broken down by vehicle manufacturer; however the vehicle manufacturers will be responsible for the recall. vehicles will be repaired at no cost to the owner. the recall is expected to begin during june 2007. owners can contact either their vehicle manufacturer or 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-f9qr_bmh2_m5u6

NHTSA ID: 07E034000

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