Cummins, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Cummins, Inc. in 2004. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 9, 2004

(Campaign #: 0437)

CUMMINS/OIL LEAK

CERTAIN CUMMINS 8.3L AND 8.9L ISC AND ISL DIESEL ENGINES P/N 3970750 AND 3971391 BUILT FOR USE ON SCHOOL BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES, EMERGENCY AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BETWEEN THE DATES OF DECEMBER 12, 2003 THROUGH APRIL 12, 2004. OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM A CRACK IN THE CUP PLUG.

NHTSA ID: 04E059000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 3,063

Consequence Summary:

OIL LEAKAGE ON A HOT ENGINE CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

Corrective Action:

CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. 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 AT (WE DO NOT YET HAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.)

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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