The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E047000·Announced 2016-05-18

Cummins Recalls ISX12 and ISX15 Engines for Electrical Module Defect

Cummins is recalling specific ISX12 and ISX15 engines due to a potential Engine Control Module short circuit that may cause the engine to stall without warning.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product where an unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Cummins Inc. is recalling certain ISX12 and ISX15 engines manufactured between March 7, 2016, and April 12, 2016. The affected engines include ISX12 units with part number 4358814 and ISX15 units with part numbers 5317106 and 4358814. A total of 5,430 units are affected by this recall.

The defect involves an Engine Control Module (ECM) that may short circuit and blow a fuse. This failure can result in the engine stalling without warning. If this occurs, the engine cannot be restarted until the ECM and fuse are replaced. An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing ECM with a new one free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE recall
Manufacturer
Cummins Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Engine Component
Hazard
Affected units
5,430

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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