Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E009000 Reported February 11, 2003

Cummins/alternator support brackets

Cummins, Inc. · Electrical System · 7,618 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E009000
Manufacturer Campaign
0305
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
7,618
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
February 11, 2003

Defect Summary

Cummins isb 6 cylinder engines built from march 1998 through february 1999, and have an engine serial number within the range of 45480143 to 45818756 or 56436052 to 56561539. the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine.

Safety Consequence

In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify its customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. owner notification began february 20, 2003. 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 assistant center at 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 03E009000 or campaign 0305.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03E009000

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

What is recall 03E009000?

NHTSA recall 03E009000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on February 11, 2003. It addresses: Cummins/alternator support brackets. The recall affects approximately 7,618 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E009000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0305. 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.