Cummins L9: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

July 18, 2023

Filed by

Cummins, Inc.

Vehicles

Cummins L9 (years not listed)

Component

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain L9 Diesel Engines part number, D563027BX03. The remote Stage 2 fuel filter hoses may have been damaged during production, allowing the hoses to leak or disconnect.

Potentially affected

1135

What can happen

A disconnected hose will result in an engine stall increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins number for this recall is C2717.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Sept. 14, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

C2717

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Hose, Fuel · Fuel carrying hose with quick connect fittings · 6316754

Recall number

23E055000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.