The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17E029000·Announced 2017-06-20

Cummins Recalls X15 Diesel Engines Due to Fuel Pump Gear Slip

Cummins is recalling X15 heavy-duty diesel engines because a fuel pump drive gear may slip, causing engine stalls and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump failure) that results in engine stalls and explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cummins Inc. is recalling certain X15 heavy-duty diesel engines used in trucks, fire trucks, and recreational vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel pump's drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.

The failure of the fuel pump will result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 11, 2017.

Cummins will notify vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected engines and send notices to owners. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps free of charge. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL recall
Manufacturer
Cummins Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Diesel Engine
Hazard
Affected units
2,807

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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