1991 CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE

1 recalls, 5 complaints - 8 TSBs

91E048000 Dec 23, 1991
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE FAILURE OF A PIN IN THE INTERNAL GOVERNOR LINKAGE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ENGINE SPEED CONTROL. THE THROTTLE CONTROL AND THE GOVERNED SPEED ARE LOST WHEN THIS PIN SEPARATES.
Consequence
LOSS OF GOVERNED SPEED AND THROTTLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIORNOTICE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP.
470 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CUMMINS ENGINE CO.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints 3 crashes 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL3
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Jan 30, 2017
Incident date: Dec 12, 2016
2016 RAM DIESEL 6.7 L EXPERIENCING STALLING WHEN DECELERATING TO STOP - LOSE POWER, RAN OFF ROAD AS RESULT. VEHICLE HAS 3 SECOND DELAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE- SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES
Crash
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL Jan 30, 2017
Incident date: Dec 12, 2016
2016 RAM DIESEL 6.7 L EXPERIENCING STALLING WHEN DECELERATING TO STOP - LOSE POWER, RAN OFF ROAD AS RESULT. VEHICLE HAS 3 SECOND DELAY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE- SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR MISSES
Crash
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL Sep 6, 2006
Incident date: Aug 14, 2006
2004 DODGE RAM 3500. OUT OF PARK. VEHICLE DOES NOT GO ALL THE WAY INTO PARK, AND THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL AWAY WHEN YOU GET OUT. WE HAD A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM ONLY TO NOW HAVE THE HORN BLAIR WHEN YOU ARE BACKING UP AND YOU HAVE THE DOOR OPEN TO GAGE THE DISTANCE. THIS STARTLED MY HUSBAND WHEN BA... Read more
Crash
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL Jun 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 4, 2001
TWICE NOW, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS TRUCK WHEN MY ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. 1. OCT. 2001 - WHILE DRIVING ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD (APPROXIMATELY 12% GRADE), THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. I WAS ABLE TO STOP USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS OCCURRED ON A NARROW MOUNTAIN ROAD, IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I DIRECTE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Jun 16, 2004
Incident date: Apr 27, 2004
DIESEL EMISSIONS GETTING INTO CABIN AT TOXIC LEVELS. WHILE CLEANING OUT THE INSIDE OF MY DECEASED FATHERS F250 SUPER DUTY DIESEL, I NOTICED A BROWN HAZE COVERING THE THE FRONT SEAT AND NOTICED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEATBELTS, THEY WERE COVERED HEAVILY WITH DIESEL SOOT. I SENT OFF TO LAB FOR ANALYSI... Read more
1 deaths

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE

8 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
TSB230019-032120 Mar 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Technical Service Bulletin describes the verification and resolution of active fault codes FC 3232 and FC 2771. This is an update to the previously submitted communication.
ATC2077 Sep 25, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Account Team Coverage is being issued to address performance concerns on certain R2.8 Crate engines. This document authorizes repair locations to re-calibrate the engine control module (ECM).
ATC2077 Sep 25, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Account Team Coverage is being issued to address performance concerns on certain R2.8 Crate engines. This document authorizes repair locations to re-calibrate the engine control module (ECM).
TSB180102-081020 Aug 10, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Technical Service Bulleting describes the verification and resolution of heavy carbon deposit/sludge build up causing damage to the engine block. Engine failure most likely due to light load operation for an extended period of time.
TSB-140098 Sep 12, 2014
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
CUMMINS: BELTS ARE COMING OFF DRIVE PULLEYS OF HIGH FAN CENTERS AND BEING SHREDDING WHICH CAN BE COMPOUNDED IF UNITS HAVE FRONT ENGINE POWER TAKEOFF (FEPTO) AND INSTALLING AN IDLER PULLEY BETWEEN FAN CLUTCH PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT PULLEY, WI
PSB-47 Jan 24, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
THOMAS BUS: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE UPDATING AND INSTALLATION OF THE BUS VIN, PROPERLY, IN ECU CUMMINS ENGINES. MODEL SAF-T-LINER HDX, EFX. *PE
C0819 May 30, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
C0819 May 30, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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

CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE across all model years (1991, 1991).

1 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

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