Fuel heater may overheat and cause fire
Defect Summary
Cummins inc. (cummins) is recalling certain b6.7 diesel engines, part number d313029bx03, used in school buses, trucks and emergency vehicles, equipped with fuel module option number fs90301 or fs90453. the electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. it may also lead to engine stalling.
Safety Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury. an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. the recall began may 29, 2020. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. note: this recall supersedes 19e-020.
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FAQ: Recall 20E018000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20E018000?
NHTSA recall 20E018000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on March 31, 2020. It addresses: Fuel heater may overheat and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 68,605 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Diesel component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Cummins, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20E018000 or the manufacturer campaign number C2302, C2507. 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.