Friday, June 22, 2007
RECALL
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
CUMMINS / ISM CM876 9999
Manufacturer : CUMMINS, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E034000 Mfr's Report Date : MAY 23, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 782
Summary:
CERTAIN CUMMINS ISM CM876 (EPA-07) DIESEL ENGINES PRODUCED FOR ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS FROM APRIL 1, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2007, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS RANGING FROM 35157011 TO 35192741. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILS TO RECOGNIZE INPUTS OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OR FROM A DRIVER ACTUATED DASH SWITCH THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF UNINTENDED (OR UNEXPECTED) ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES.
Consequence:
WHILE THIS CONDITION DOES NOT INVOLVE A RISK OF FIRE IN THE VEHICLE ITSELF, IT COULD PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD IN A SITUATION WHERE THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO MATERIALS OR SUBSTANCES THAT CAN MELT, BURN, OR EXPLODE.
Remedy:
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357.
Notes:
CUMMINS RECALL NUMBER C0709. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
CUMMINS / ISM CM876 9999
Manufacturer : CUMMINS, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07E034000 Mfr's Report Date : MAY 23, 2007
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 782
Summary:
CERTAIN CUMMINS ISM CM876 (EPA-07) DIESEL ENGINES PRODUCED FOR ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS FROM APRIL 1, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2007, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS RANGING FROM 35157011 TO 35192741. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILS TO RECOGNIZE INPUTS OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OR FROM A DRIVER ACTUATED DASH SWITCH THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF UNINTENDED (OR UNEXPECTED) ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES.
Consequence:
WHILE THIS CONDITION DOES NOT INVOLVE A RISK OF FIRE IN THE VEHICLE ITSELF, IT COULD PRESENT A FIRE HAZARD IN A SITUATION WHERE THE VEHICLE'S EXHAUST IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO MATERIALS OR SUBSTANCES THAT CAN MELT, BURN, OR EXPLODE.
Remedy:
THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT EITHER THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357.
Notes:
CUMMINS RECALL NUMBER C0709. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
