Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20E018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20E018000 by Cummins, Inc.. Affecting b6 Includes 68,605 affected units, Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire, component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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Defect Summary

Cummins inc. (cummins) is recalling certain b6.7 diesel engines, part number d313029bx03, used in school buses, trucks and emergency vehicles, equipped with fuel module option number fs90301 or fs90453. the electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. it may also lead to engine stalling.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. the recall began may 29, 2020. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. note: this recall supersedes 19e-020.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20E018000

Manufacturer: Cummins, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2020-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel heater may overheat and cause fire

Component: Fuel System, Diesel

Potentially Affected Units: 68,605

Details

MFR Campaign Number: C2302, C2507

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Cummins inc. (cummins) is recalling certain b6.7 diesel engines, part number d313029bx03, used in school buses, trucks and emergency vehicles, equipped with fuel module option number fs90301 or fs90453. the electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. it may also lead to engine stalling.

Consequence Summary: A fire increases the risk of injury. an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. the recall began may 29, 2020. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. note: this recall supersedes 19e-020.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 75.55

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NHTSA ID: 20E018000

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