The problem
On certain trucks, when using a cummins electronic icon service tool 2.2, An unintended engine start will occur.
The risk
Given the purpose and functionality of this service tool, this series of events would only occur in a service facility and could pose a hazard if the truck were to unexpectedly move or the engine to start without any warning, possibly causing personal injury.
The fix
Cummins is conducting this recall (please see 06e063000) and will replace the icon service tool 2.2 With a new icon service tool 2.3 Free of charge. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Contacts
Peterbilt recall no. 706B. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Peterbilt dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V251000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.