OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
17E033000
Engine
Reported Jul 5, 2017 · Cummins Inc.
Summary
Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain L9 heavy duty diesel engines, part number D563018BX03, sold for installation in Pierce fire trucks. On some engines, the capscrews that secure the flexplate may not have been properly tightened resulting in the flexplate separating.
Consequence
If the flexplate separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the flexplate and capscrews on the subject engines, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins' number for this recall is C1914.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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