CUMMINS AIR COMPRESSOR 9999: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01E011000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CUMMINS | AIR COMPRESSOR | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-05-10 | 2001-03-15 | 2001-03-23 |
Production Dates: 1999-06-01 - 2001-01-10
Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4754
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 1, 1999, AND JANUARY 10, 2001, AND HAVE ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE OF 45878623 TO 46066483. THE INTERNAL FRONT BUSHING CAN SPIN, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AIR COMPRESSOR, AND POSSIBLY TO THE SPINDLE DRIVE AT THE REAR FACE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR WHICH IS USED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE VEHICLE HYDRAULIC PUMP. FAILURE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR'S SPINDLE DRIVE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP CEASES TO OPERATE.
WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
CUMMINS IS INSTRUCTING ITS CUSTOMERS TO CONTACT AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANT CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
