Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09E046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E046000 by Cummins, Inc.. Includes 912 affected units, ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE/POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Cummins is recalling 912 isb cm2150, isc cm2150, isl cm2150, ism cm876, and isx cm871 model diesel engines installed as original equipment in various emergency vehicles. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these engines as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired by cummins at no cost to the owner. owners may contact either their vehicle manufacturer or cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E046000

Manufacturer: Cummins, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-07-21T00:00:00

Subject: Electronic control module/possible engine fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 912

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Cummins is recalling 912 isb cm2150, isc cm2150, isl cm2150, ism cm876, and isx cm871 model diesel engines installed as original equipment in various emergency vehicles. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

Consequence Summary: This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these engines as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired by cummins at no cost to the owner. owners may contact either their vehicle manufacturer or cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09E046000

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