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Crane COE Recall 15V314: Oil Leak Can Cause Engine Fire in Some Trucks

NHTSA campaign 15V314, reported May 27, 2015, 630 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some trucks built between 2008 and 2015 with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines may have a problem with the engine's crankcase vent system. Excessive crankcase pressure can cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube to detach from the crankcase breather, which may let engine oil reach hot engine surfaces.

If engine oil contacts a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire. The remedy is free: dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow, and the engine's electronic control module will be reprogrammed with software that adjusts engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressure. Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Crane Carrier. You can also contact Crane Carrier customer service at 1-918-836-1651 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357, and check your VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V314Crane Carrier Company
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem
Crane Carrier Company (Crane Carrier) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 COE, LDT2, and LET2 trucks manufactured February 25, 2008, to May 20, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of Crane Carrier, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Crane Carrier customer service at 1-918-836-1651 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Crane COE20082009201020112012201320142015
Crane LDT220082009201020112012201320142015
Crane LET-220082009201020112012201320142015