CUMMINS C8.3G 9999: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03E038000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CUMMINS | C8.3G | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-06-15 | 2003-06-30 | 2003-07-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1064
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
CUMMINS C8.3G AND L10G ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES "ECM" P/N 3930507 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1995 AND DECEMBER 1997. THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND.
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING. IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM WITH THE LATEST DESIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 800-343-7357.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
