CUMMINS C8.3 9999: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98E030000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CUMMINS | C8.3 | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-10-02 | 1998-09-29 | 1998-09-29 |
Production Dates: 1991-11-26 - 1995-10-12
Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 625
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
OIL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL THERMOSTAT WITH A NEW LUBRICATING BYPASS VALVE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 2, 1998.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 AT 1-800-343-7357 '1-800-DIESELS'.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
