Safety Recall NHTSA · 21E055000 Reported June 22, 2021

High pressure fuel rail assembly may leak fuel

Cummins, Inc. · Fuel System, Diesel · 4,413 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21E055000
Manufacturer Campaign
C2449
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Diesel
Vehicles Affected
4,413
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
June 22, 2021
Completion Rate
46.66

Defect Summary

Cummins, inc. (cummins) is recalling certain isl remanufactured diesel engines sold as replacement equipment. please see the part 573 report for a full list of part numbers. the sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines for damage, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. owner letters were mailed on september 24, 2021. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. cummins number for this recall is c2449.

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 21E055000 or campaign C2449.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21E055000

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

What is recall 21E055000?

NHTSA recall 21E055000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on June 22, 2021. It addresses: High pressure fuel rail assembly may leak fuel. The recall affects approximately 4,413 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 21E055000 or the manufacturer campaign number C2449. 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.