CUMMINS X15 9999: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17E029000

Make Model Year
CUMMINS X15 NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-11 2017-06-20 2017-06-20

Production Dates: 2016-09-21 - 2017-04-24

Manufacturers Involved: Cummins, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: C1909

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2807

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Cummins, Inc. "Cummins" is recalling certain X15 heavy duty diesel engines used in trucks, fire trucks and recreational vehicles. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.

Consequence

Failure of the fuel pump will result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased engines that used the affected fuel pumps. Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected engines and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins' number for this recall is C1909.

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.