Cummins · Canada · Mod
Cummins 6B5.9-160: Engine
Affects Cummins 6B5.9-160 · 1991–1992 — about 45 vehicles.
The hazard
FAILURE OF A PIN IN THE INTERNAL GOVERNOR LINKAGE RESULTS IN LOSS OF ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE ACCELERATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: FUEL INJECTION PUMP WILL BE REMOVED AND REPAIRED ON AFFECTED ENGINES. ALSO, TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL WILL BE REPAIRED IF REQUIRED.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational