NHTSA recall 16E047000 · Equipment
Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Reported May 18, 20165,430 vehicles affectedCummins Inc.Built Mar 7, 2016 – Apr 12, 2016
The defect
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain ISX12, part number 4358814 and ISX15, part numbers 5317106 and 4358814, engines manufactured from March 7, 2016, through April 12, 2016. These engines have an Engine Control Module (ECM) that may short circuit and blow a fuse, resulting in the engine stalling without warning. If this occurs, the engine cannot be restarted until the ECM and fuse are replaced.
The risk
An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing ECM with a new ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.