Cummins L9: Engine and engine cooling
Recall 21E060000 · Jun 29, 2021 · Cummins, Inc.
494
units affected
494
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21E060000
- Date
- Jun 29, 2021
- Maker
- Cummins, Inc.
- Units affected
- 494
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Exhaust system > Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain L9 Diesel Engines, with part number D563027BX03. The engine calibration software's management of the injection of Diesel Exhaust Fluid can allow excessive ammonia into the tailpipe exhaust.
What can happen
Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will recalibrate the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins | L9 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21E060000?
1 model: Cummins L9 (all years), about 494 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21E060000?
Dealers will recalibrate the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 20, 2021. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
What can happen?
Exposure to high levels of ammonia can increase the risk of 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.