The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17E033000·Announced 2017-07-05

Cummins Recalls L9 Diesel Engines in Pierce Fire Trucks

Cummins is recalling L9 heavy-duty diesel engines installed in Pierce fire trucks because improperly tightened capscrews may cause the flexplate to separate, potentially leading to engine stalling and a crash.

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 (flexplate separation) that can cause engine stalling and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain L9 heavy-duty diesel engines, part number D563018BX0, sold for installation in Pierce fire trucks. The recall involves 57 units.

On some of these engines, the capscrews that secure the flexplate may not have been properly tightened. If the flexplate separates, the engine may stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the flexplate and capscrews on the subject engines free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2017. 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
ENGINE recall
Manufacturer
Cummins Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
57

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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