Cummins Emission Solution Ecofit TIER2 DOC Raincap: Engine and engine cooling
Recall 14E083000 · Dec 9, 2014 · Cummins Inc.
175
units affected
175
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14E083000
- Date
- Dec 9, 2014
- Maker
- Cummins Inc.
- Units affected
- 175
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Emission control
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Cummins Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain Cummins Emission Solution Ecofit Tier2 DOC Raincaps part numbers 4354195, A048L539, 4352927, A047A112, and 89486A manufactured December 17, 2012, to October 29, 2014. The affected raincaps are used on exhaust aftertreatment systems. The raincap lid may detach during transport or during stationary engine operation.
What can happen
If the raincap lid detaches during transport it can fall into the roadway, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the raincap lid detaches during stationary engine operation, it can fall increasing the risk of personal injury. The raincap lid may also be very hot, further increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the raincap assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-812-377-5000. Cummins' number for this recall is C1583.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins Emission Solution | Ecofit TIER2 Doc Raincap | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14E083000?
1 model: Cummins Emission Solution Ecofit TIER2 Doc Raincap (all years), about 175 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14E083000?
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the raincap assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 28, 2015. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-812-377-5000. Cummins' number for this recall is C1583.
What can happen?
If the raincap lid detaches during transport it can fall into the roadway, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the raincap lid detaches during stationary engine operation, it can fall increasing the risk of personal injury. The raincap lid may also be very hot, further increasing the risk of personal injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.