2003 CUMMINS C GAS PLUS ENGINE Recall

Campaign:: 03E021000 on 04/08/2003
Component:: Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:: 05/31/2001 - 03/30/2003
Affected:: 1,142
Defect:: Cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines built from june 2001 through march 2003. the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Consequence:: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Cummins will notify its customers and replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. owner notification began april 7, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357.
Notes:: Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 CUMMINS C GAS PLUS ENGINE TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: 0345
Component:: 061320 engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
Summary:: C gas plus engines operating at altitude have experienced high turbo failure rates. the turbine wheel is failing due to high cycle fatigue. an improved turbo has been released. this campaign covers replacing the center cartridge assembly
Bulletin:: C0819
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Cummins: orion voltage regulator campaign. addressing a fuel lift pump voltage regulator issue. authorizes repair shop to remove cummins voltage regulator from wiring harness and install separate 12-vdc power source for orion bus applica
Bulletin:: TB-09T13-17
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Cummins: this service/parts topic announces an improved version of the cummins branded delco remy 24 si alternator for all engine models. models nh, nt, b5.9g, b5.9 lpg, c gas plus, g14, g855. no model years listed. *pe