Defect Description For Recall
Cummins WeSTPort B Gas Plus Or C Gas Plus 6 Cylinder Engines Built From June 2001 Through March 2003. The Electronic Control Module Calibration May Not Correctly Detect A Throttle Plate Actuator Failure That Could Result In An Uncommanded Open Throttle Condition.
Make Of Vehicle
CUMMINS
Model Of Vehicle
B GAS PLUS ENGINE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03E021000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Effect Of Defect
If This Event Occurs, The Vehicle Operator Will Not Have Control Of The Engine Speed Which Could Possibly Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cummins Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Electronic Control Module Calibration Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began April 7, 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 Customer Assistance Center At 1-800-343-7357.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010601
End Of Manufacture
20030331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1142
Date Owners Notified
20030407
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030404
Make Campaign Number
310