Cummins, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98E030000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98E030000 by Cummins, Inc.. Includes 625 affected units, CUMMINS/ENGINES, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: c8.3 urban bus engines shipped to flxible corporation. the lubricating thermostat internal pin exerts force on the inside face of the large aluminum hex nut, wearing a hole in this nut. lubricating oil can then leak or spray up onto the exhaust manifold and into the engine compartment.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the oil thermostat with a new lubricating bypass valve.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98E030000

Manufacturer: Cummins, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-09-29T00:00:00

Subject: Cummins/engines

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 625

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: c8.3 urban bus engines shipped to flxible corporation. the lubricating thermostat internal pin exerts force on the inside face of the large aluminum hex nut, wearing a hole in this nut. lubricating oil can then leak or spray up onto the exhaust manifold and into the engine compartment.

Consequence Summary: Oil leakage onto the engine's exhaust manifold and into the engine compartment could possibly result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the oil thermostat with a new lubricating bypass valve.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-cdth.pni5_3xbw

NHTSA ID: 98E030000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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