Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12E054000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12E054000 by Cummins, Inc.. Affecting model isb6 Includes 7,040 affected units, Belt Pulley may Fail Causing Engine Overheat, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model isb6

Defect Summary

Cummins is recalling certain model isb6.7 diesel engines manufactured from february 16, 2010, through may 4, 2012, equipped with fan pulley part number 3914462 and installed on certain thomas built buses, inc. School buses. the subject fan pulley is part of the accessory drive system on the front of the engine. this system is used to drive such components as the refrigerant compressors, the radiator fan, and the engine water pump. the web of the pulley can fatigue over time, causing the pulley to fail.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify thomas built of this defect and the potential safety consequences, and will work with them to identify and notify the affected owners. cummins will install a new fan drive pulley, without charge, through cummins' service network. the recall began on november 27, 2012. notification to owners began on january 4, 2013. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12E054000

Manufacturer: Cummins, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-11-29T00:00:00

Subject: Belt pulley may fail causing engine overheat

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 7,040

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C1296

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Cummins is recalling certain model isb6.7 diesel engines manufactured from february 16, 2010, through may 4, 2012, equipped with fan pulley part number 3914462 and installed on certain thomas built buses, inc. School buses. the subject fan pulley is part of the accessory drive system on the front of the engine. this system is used to drive such components as the refrigerant compressors, the radiator fan, and the engine water pump. the web of the pulley can fatigue over time, causing the pulley to fail.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the fan belt may lose engagement of the water pump, allowing the cooling system to overheat. this may result in exceeding temperature limits, potentially disabling the school bus. if the school bus is occupied when it becomes disabled, the occupants would need to exit the vehicle and be transferred to another vehicle, putting them at risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Cummins will notify thomas built of this defect and the potential safety consequences, and will work with them to identify and notify the affected owners. cummins will install a new fan drive pulley, without charge, through cummins' service network. the recall began on november 27, 2012. notification to owners began on january 4, 2013. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12E054000

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Created At: 1742808662

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