Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Engines Built Between June 1, 1999, And January 10, 2001, And Have Engine Serial Number Range Of 45878623 To 46066483. The Internal Front Bushing Can Spin, Causing Damage To The Air Compressor, And Possibly To The Spindle Drive At The Rear Face Of The Air Compressor Which Is Used To Provide Power To The Vehicle Hydraulic Pump. Failure Of The Air Compressor’S Spindle Drive Could Lead To Loss Of Power Assist If The Hydraulic Pump Ceases To Operate.
Make Of Vehicle
CUMMINS
Model Of Vehicle
AIR COMPRESSOR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01E011000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Compressor
Effect Of Defect
Without Power Assist, The Vehicle Becomes Very Difficult To Turn And Could Possibly Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cummins Is InstruCTIng Its Customers To Contact Authorized Dealers To Have Their Vehicle Repaired Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began May 10, 2001. 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 Customer Assistant Center At 1-800-343-7357.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cummins Engine Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19990601
End Of Manufacture
20010110
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
4754
Date Owners Notified
20010510
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010315