The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E063000·Announced 2022-07-28

Cummins Recalls Diesel Engines Due to Electrical Short-Circuit Risk

Cummins is recalling specific diesel engines because the engine control module may short-circuit, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect (engine stall) that increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cummins, Inc. is recalling certain X15, X12, L9, and B6.7 diesel engines. The recall involves approximately 12,196 units. The defect is located in the engine control module (ECM), which may experience an internal electrical short-circuit. This malfunction can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.

An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the ECM free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. The Cummins recall number is C2614.

The recalled product

Product
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) recall
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Diesel Engine
Hazard
Affected units
12,196

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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