Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14E051000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E051000 by Cummins, Inc.. Affecting fleetguard uff-xt fuel filters, part number ff63009, manufactured april 25, 2014, to june 29, 2014 with a date code of 14115 through 14180 Includes 63,600 affected units, Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall, component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsfleetguard uff-xt fuel filters, part number ff63009, manufactured april 25, 2014, to june 29, 2014 with a date code of 14115 through 14180
Defect Summary
Cummins inc. (cummins) is recalling certain fleetguard uff-xt fuel filters, part number ff63009, manufactured april 25, 2014, to june 29, 2014 with a date code of 14115 through 14180. these fuel filters were installed on cummins isb engines built april 28, 2014, to july 9, 2014 and isl engines built april 30, 2014, to july 8, 2014. additionally, these fuel filters were distributed as replacement service parts. the fuel filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. the recall began on august 20, 2014. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. cummins' number for this recall is c1545.