Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E038000 Reported June 30, 2003

Cummins/electronic control module

Q: What is recall 03E038000?

NHTSA recall 03E038000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on June 30, 2003. It addresses: Cummins/electronic control module. The recall affects approximately 1,064 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Cummins, Inc. · N/A · 1,064 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E038000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cummins, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,064

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

June 30, 2003

Defect Summary

Cummins c8.3g and l10g electronic control modules (ecm) p/n 3930507 manufactured between april 1995 and december 1997. the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command.

Safety Consequence

This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning. if this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify its customers and replace the ecm with the latest design free of charge. owner notification began june 15, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 800-343-7357.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03E038000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03E038000

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

What is recall 03E038000?

NHTSA recall 03E038000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on June 30, 2003. It addresses: Cummins/electronic control module. The recall affects approximately 1,064 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E038000 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.