The issue
Issue: On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to replace the engine control module.
Description (français)
Problème : Sur certains camions, une défectuosité du module de commande du moteur pourrait provoquer un court-circuit. Si cela se produisait, le moteur pourrait caler, et il pourrait être impossible de le redémarrer. Risques pour la sécurité : Une perte soudaine de puissance motrice pourrait accroître les risques d'accident. Mesures correctives : Cummins doit aviser les propriétaires par la poste et leur demander d'amener leur véhicule à un centre de services Cummins autorisé pour faire remplacer le module de commande du moteur.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2023 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2023 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2023 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2023 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2023 |
| Western Star 47X | 2023 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2023 |
| Western Star 49X | 2023 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2023 | 1 | 7 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2023 | 1 | 8 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2023 | 12 | 7 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Western Star 47X | 2023 | 1 | 12 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Western Star 49X | 2023 | 0 | 14 |