Cummins, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Cummins, Inc. in 1996. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 22, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

THE INSULATION MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR AND GROUND IN THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

NHTSA ID: 96E014000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 88

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED THROTTLE CONDITION. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, WITHOUT WARNING, THE OPERATOR COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE ACCELERATION.

Corrective Action:

CUMMINS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR ON THE ENGINES INVOLVED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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