The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21E063000·Announced 2021-07-13

Cummins Recalls L9 Diesel Engines Due to Fuel Hose Leak Risk

Cummins is recalling specific L9 Diesel Engines equipped with remote Stage 2 fuel filters because a fuel leak may occur from the hose between the fuel pump and filter head.

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 fuel system defect that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain L9 Diesel Engines, identified by part number D563027BX03, that are equipped with a remote Stage 2 fuel filter and pressurized hoses. The recall involves 2,922 vehicles.

The defect involves a potential fuel leak from the fuel hose located between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will replace the fuel hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. 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:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS recall
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Diesel Engine
Hazard
Affected units
2,922

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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