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NHTSARecalled 2014-07-29

Cummins, Inc. — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Is my product affected?

CUMMINS FILTRATION FLEETGUARD UFF-XT

  • Brand CUMMINS FILTRATION

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Cummins Inc. is recalling certain Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters (part number FF63009) manufactured between April 25, 2014, and June 29, 2014. These filters were installed on Cummins ISB engines built between April 28, 2014, and July 9, 2014, and ISL engines built between April 30, 2014, and July 8, 2014. The filters were also distributed as replacement service parts. The fuel filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate, causing the engine to stall without warning and increasing the risk of a crash.

Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective fuel filter with a non-defective one at no charge. The recall began on August 20, 2014. Affected consumers should contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583 or reference recall number C1545.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

What should I do?

Cummins will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2014. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Cummins' number for this recall is C1545.

Details from the source

Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, manufactured April 25, 2014, to June 29, 2014 with a date code of 14115 through 14180. These fuel filters were installed on Cummins ISB engines built April 28, 2014, to July 9, 2014 and ISL engines built April 30, 2014, to July 8, 2014. Additionally, these fuel filters were distributed as replacement service parts. The fuel filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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