TSB: CUMMINS ARGOSY, BUSINESS CLASS, CARGO, CENTURY, COE, COLUMBIA, CONDOR, CONVENTIONAL, CORONADO, CUMMINS, EXCURSION, FLA, FLB, FLC-112, FLD, SUPER DUTY F SERIES, UNKNOWN (1999–2001)

Bulletin 0144 — March 5, 2001

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID0144
ManufacturerCUMMINS
ModelsARGOSY, BUSINESS CLASS, CARGO, CENTURY, COE, COLUMBIA, CONDOR, CONVENTIONAL, CORONADO, CUMMINS, EXCURSION, FLA, FLB, FLC-112, FLD, SUPER DUTY F SERIES, UNKNOWN
Model Years1999–2001
Date IssuedMarch 5, 2001
Date Added to NHTSANovember 15, 2004
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Vehicles Affected20 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

FUEL QUALITY AND MOISTURE IN CERTAIN DIESEL FUELS MAY CAUSE SOME VEHICLES TO EXHIBIT A NO START, GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER, OR A ROUGH IDLE CONDITION DUE TO FUEL GELLING DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER OPERATION. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
FORD EXCURSION 2001 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES 2001 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD EXCURSION 2000 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES 2000 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD SUPER DUTY F SERIES 1999 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER CARGO 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER CENTURY 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER COE 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER CONDOR 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CUMMINS CUMMINS 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FREIGHTLINER FLA 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER FLB 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER FLC-112 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FREIGHTLINER FLD 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 100000 POWER TRAIN

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CUMMINS dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (0144) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.