NHTSA recall 03E038000 · Equipment
Vehicle speed control
Reported Jun 30, 20031,064 vehicles affectedCUMMINS, INC.
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.