The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15E004000·Announced 2015-01-26

Cummins Recalls QSK50 Dual Fuel Engines Due to Fuel Leak Risk

Cummins is recalling QSK50 Tier 2 Dual Fuel Engines used on oil well fracturing rigs because a cracked fuel inlet connection may cause a leak and increase fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, a significant hazard, but the source text does not report any actual injuries, deaths, or fires, placing it in the 'High' category for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cummins Inc. is recalling certain QSK50 Tier 2 Dual Fuel Engines manufactured between January 15, 2013, and January 15, 2015. These engines are designed for use on oil well fracturing rigs and may operate on either diesel fuel plus gaseous fuel or diesel fuel only.

The recall addresses a defect where the gaseous fuel inlet connection elbow may crack during engine operation. This crack can cause a fuel leak, which increases the risk of a fire if an ignition source is present.

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gas connection elbow and install supports free of charge. The recall began on March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-812-377-5000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
Cummins Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Engine Components
Hazard
Affected units
54

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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