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Cummins 1998–1999 Electrical System recall

Recalled February 11, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E009000 · Cummins

Hazard
IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST.
Remedy
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2003. 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 ASSISTANT CENTER AT 800-343-7357.
Units
7,618 units

Description

CUMMINS ISB 6 CYLINDER ENGINES BUILT FROM MARCH 1998 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1999, AND HAVE AN ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER WITHIN THE RANGE OF 45480143 TO 45818756 OR 56436052 TO 56561539. THE LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACE OR MOUNTING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO DROP ONTO THE ENGINE.

What to do

CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2003. 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 ASSISTANT CENTER AT 800-343-7357.

Product
Cummins ISB 6 CYLINDER
Manufacturer(s)
Cummins, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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