Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E046000 Reported July 21, 2009

Electronic control module/possible engine fire

Cummins, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 912 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09E046000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
912
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 21, 2009

Defect Summary

Cummins is recalling 912 isb cm2150, isc cm2150, isl cm2150, ism cm876, and isx cm871 model diesel engines installed as original equipment in various emergency vehicles. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in "inhibit" mode when it is not.

Safety Consequence

This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these engines as original equipment. vehicles will be repaired by cummins at no cost to the owner. owners may contact either their vehicle manufacturer or cummins at 1-800-diesels (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 09E046000 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 09E046000

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

What is recall 09E046000?

NHTSA recall 09E046000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on July 21, 2009. It addresses: Electronic control module/possible engine fire. The recall affects approximately 912 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E046000 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.