CUMMINS CUMMINS L9 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
CUMMINS L9
Brand
CUMMINS
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Cummins Inc. is recalling certain CUMMINS L9 equipment due to engine issues. If the flexplate separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Cummins, Inc. (Cummins) is recalling certain L9 heavy duty diesel engines, part number D563018BX03, sold for installation in Pierce fire trucks. On some engines, the capscrews that secure the flexplate may not have been properly tightened resulting in the flexplate separating.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the flexplate separates, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the flexplate and capscrews on the subject engines, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins' number for this recall is C1914.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026