NHTSA recall 03E009000 · Equipment
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Cummins Isb 6 Cylinder
The defect
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.
The risk
In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.
The remedy
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.