CUMMINS L9 9999: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21E060000

Make Model Year
CUMMINS L9 NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-08-20 2021-06-29 2021-06-30

Production Dates: 2016-10-18 - 2017-06-07

Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 494

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Cummins, Inc. "Cummins" is recalling certain L9 Diesel Engines, with part number D563027BX03. The engine calibration software's management of the injection of Diesel Exhaust Fluid can allow excessive ammonia into the tailpipe exhaust.

Consequence

Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will recalibrate the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.

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.nhtsa.gov.