Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15E030000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E030000 by Cummins, Inc.. Affecting cummins westport isl g engines, part number g6ltaa8 Includes 28,941 affected units, Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelscummins westport isl g engines, part number g6ltaa8
Defect Summary
Cummins inc. (cummins) and cummins westport inc. Are recalling certain cummins westport isl g engines, part number g6ltaa8.9e, manufactured february 26, 2007, to april 14, 2015. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Corrective Action
Cummins has begun the process of notifying the affected vehicle manufacturers and vehicle owners. dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. in addition, the electronic control module (ecm) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. cummins number for this recall is c1627.