NHTSA recall 05E054000 · Equipment
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
Reported Aug 29, 20052,860 vehicles affectedCUMMINS, INC.Maker’s number C0539
The defect
Certain cummins isb-02 diesel engines equipped with emc controlled fuel lift pumps. erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature electric brush wear internal to the fuel lift pump. this premature wear could result in fuel lift pump failure and in some cases may cause an engine stall condition.
The risk
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
The remedy
Cummins will notify owners and repair the engines by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump at no charge to the customer. the recall began on october 3, 2005. owners may contact cummins assistance center at 1-800-diesels.