Cummins Emission Solution recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain Cummins Emission Solution Ecofit Tier2 DOC Raincaps part numbers 4354195, A048L539, 4352927, A047A112, and 89486A manufactured December 17, 2012, to October 29, 2014. The affected raincaps are used on exhaust aftertreatment systems. The raincap lid may detach during transport or during stationary engine operation.
What could happen
If the raincap lid detaches during transport it can fall into the roadway, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the raincap lid detaches during stationary engine operation, it can fall increasing the risk of personal injury. The raincap lid may also be very hot, further increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the raincap assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-812-377-5000. Cummins' number for this recall is C1583.
Vehicles covered
- Cummins Emission Solution Ecofit Tier2 Doc Raincap
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E083000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Cummins Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 9, 2014
- Owners notified
- Jan 28, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 175
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 17, 2012 to Oct 29, 2014
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
- Maker's own recall number
- C1583
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.