Western Star affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
The short version
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported a problem with the fuel system, diesel. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-450.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Western Star 4900 |
| 2017–2018 | Western Star 6900 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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