9999 CUMMINS FILTRATION FLEETGUARD UFF-XT Recall

Campaign:

14E051000 on 07/29/2014

Component:

Fuel system, diesel

Manufactured:

04/24/2014 - 06/28/2014

Affected:

63,600

Defect:

Cummins inc. (cummins) is recalling certain fleetguard uff-xt fuel filters, part number ff63009, manufactured april 25, 2014, to june 29, 2014 with a date code of 14115 through 14180. these fuel filters were installed on cummins isb engines built april 28, 2014, to july 9, 2014 and isl engines built april 30, 2014, to july 8, 2014. additionally, these fuel filters were distributed as replacement service parts. the fuel filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Consequence:

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Correction:

Cummins will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. the recall began on august 20, 2014. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. cummins' number for this recall is c1545.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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