Safety Recall NHTSA · 82E002000 Reported January 18, 1982

Engine:flywheel

Cummins, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 936 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
82E002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
936
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 18, 1982

Defect Summary

It is possible that the flywheels in some of the involved engines have cracks located within the pilot bore area. These cracks may progress under operational stresses and lead to fragmentation of the flywheel.

Corrective Action

The manufacturer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine flywheel without charge to owner.

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 82E002000 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 82E002000

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

What is recall 82E002000?

NHTSA recall 82E002000 was issued by Cummins, Inc. on January 18, 1982. It addresses: Engine:flywheel. The recall affects approximately 936 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 82E002000 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.