Cummins Recalls ISB, ISL, and ISX Engines Due to Stalling Risk
Cummins is recalling certain ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12, and ISX15 engines because a faulty Engine Control Module may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine stalling) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Cummins Inc. is recalling certain ISB6.7, ISL9, ISX12, and ISX15 engines. The affected engines have an Engine Control Module (ECM) that may short circuit and blow a fuse, resulting in the engine stalling without warning.
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 805 units. The recall began on October 22, 2015.
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace any defective ECM with a remedy part, free of charge. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. Cummins' number for this recall is C1698. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE recall
- Manufacturer
- Cummins Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine Component
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 805
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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