Safety Recall NHTSA · 01E011000 Reported March 15, 2001

Cummins/air compressor

Cummins, Inc. · Service Brakes, Air · 4,754 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01E011000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Cummins, Inc.
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
4,754
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
March 15, 2001

Defect Summary

Equipment description: engines built between june 1, 1999, and january 10, 2001, and have engine serial number range of 45878623 to 46066483. the internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.

Safety Consequence

Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Cummins is instructing its customers to contact authorized dealers to have their vehicle repaired free of charge. owner notification began may 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins customer assistant center at 1-800-343-7357.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 01E011000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01E011000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01E011000?

NHTSA recall 01E011000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on March 15, 2001. It addresses: Cummins/air compressor. The recall affects approximately 4,754 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01E011000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.