Cummins, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Cummins, Inc. in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 29, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CUMMINS/ENGINES

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: C8.3 URBAN BUS ENGINES SHIPPED TO FLXIBLE CORPORATION. THE LUBRICATING THERMOSTAT INTERNAL PIN EXERTS FORCE ON THE INSIDE FACE OF THE LARGE ALUMINUM HEX NUT, WEARING A HOLE IN THIS NUT. LUBRICATING OIL CAN THEN LEAK OR SPRAY UP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

NHTSA ID: 98E030000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 625

Consequence Summary:

OIL LEAKAGE ONTO THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL THERMOSTAT WITH A NEW LUBRICATING BYPASS VALVE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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