Cummins, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Cummins, Inc. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 30, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CUMMINS/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE

CUMMINS C8.3G AND L10G ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES (ECM) P/N 3930507 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1995 AND DECEMBER 1997. THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND.

NHTSA ID: 03E038000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,064

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING. IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM WITH THE LATEST DESIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 800-343-7357.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 4, 2003

(Campaign #: 0310)

CUMMINS/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE

CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES BUILT FROM JUNE 2001 THROUGH MARCH 2003. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.

NHTSA ID: 03E021000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 1,142

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 11, 2003

(Campaign #: 0307)

CUMMINS/CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER

THE ISB 4 CYLINDER CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPERS INSTALLED FOR USE ON CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BY WORKHORSE AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS. THE AFFECTED ENGINES WERE BUILT FROM OCTOBER 2000 THROUGH JULY 2001, AND HAVE AN ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER WITHIN THE RANGE OF 21436401 TO 21478129. THE CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPERS WERE DESIGNED INCORRECTLY AND CAN LEAD TO CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE HUB, CAUSING THE PART TO BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ID: 03E010000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 125

Consequence Summary:

AS A RESULT, PERSONS NEARBY COULD BE INJURED BY FLYING DEBRIS.

Corrective Action:

CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND THE CRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 800-343-7357.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 11, 2003

(Campaign #: 0305)

CUMMINS/ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS

CUMMINS ISB 6 CYLINDER ENGINES BUILT FROM MARCH 1998 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1999, AND HAVE AN ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER WITHIN THE RANGE OF 45480143 TO 45818756 OR 56436052 TO 56561539. THE LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACE OR MOUNTING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO DROP ONTO THE ENGINE.

NHTSA ID: 03E009000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 7,618

Consequence Summary:

IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST.

Corrective Action:

CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS ASSISTANT CENTER AT 800-343-7357.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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