1998 Cummins Isb 6 Cylinder Recalls

All 1998 Cummins Isb 6 Cylinder recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

February 19th, 2003

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03E009000
Manufacturer: CUMMINS INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 305
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: February 28th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: February 20th, 2003

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

February 19th, 2003

NHTSA Campaign Number: 03E010000
Manufacturer: CUMMINS INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 307
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2000
Manufactured End Date: June 30th, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: February 20th, 2003

Defect Summary:
THE ISB 4 CYLINDER CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPERS INSTALLED FOR USE ON CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BY WORKHORSE AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS. THE AFFECTED ENGINES WERE BUILT FROM OCTOBER 2000 THROUGH JULY 2001, AND HAVE AN ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER WITHIN THE RANGE OF 21436401 TO 21478129. THE CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPERS WERE DESIGNED INCORRECTLY AND CAN LEAD TO CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE HUB, CAUSING THE PART TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ENGINE.

Consequence Summary:
AS A RESULT, PERSONS NEARBY COULD BE INJURED BY FLYING DEBRIS.

Corrective Summary:
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND THE CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGN 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 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-343-7357.

Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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