The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

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 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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