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MACK 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Reported: September 11, 2014 Initiated: September 11, 2014 #14V554000

Product Description

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 GU trucks manufactured April 28, 2014, to June 19, 2014. The Cummins ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Reason for Recall

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 GU trucks manufactured April 28, 2014, to June 19, 2014. The Cummins ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.

Hazard

If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins Service Centers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began on September 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0384. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583.

Details

Recalling Firm
MACK
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 GU trucks manufactured April 28, 2014, to June 19, 2014. The Cummins ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.. Recalled by MACK.
Why was this product recalled?
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 GU trucks manufactured April 28, 2014, to June 19, 2014. The Cummins ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
What should consumers do?
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins Service Centers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began on September 2014. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0384. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on September 11, 2014. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 14V554000.