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Diesel Engine - Dust/Debris Ingestion/Power Upgrade Info
NUMBER: 09-001-10
GROUP: Engine
DATE: July 2, 2010
SUBJECT:
Dust-Out Diagnosis For Cummins Diesel Engines
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves proper inspection procedures to determine engine failure due to dust-out condition. Engines damaged due to the infiltration of dirt
and/or debris through the air intake system are NOT WARRANTABLE.
NOTE:
Contact your Business Center or Service and Parts Area Manager if dust out evidence is noticed or any type of tampering is suspected.
MODELS:
2003 - 2005
(DR)
Ram Pick Up Truck (2500)
2006 - 2009
(DH)
Ram Pick Up Truck (2500)
2010 - 2011
(DJ)
Ram Pick Up Truck (2500)
2003 - 2005
(DR)
Ram Pick Up Truck (3500)
2006 - 2009
(D1)
Ram Pick Up Truck (3500)
2010 - 2011
(D2)
Ram Pick Up Truck (3500)
2007 - 2010
(DC)
Ram Truck Cab Chassis (3500)
2011
(DD)
Ram Truck Cab Chassis (3500)
2008 - 2010
(DM)
Ram Truck Cab Chassis (4500/5500)
2011
(DP)
Ram Truck Cab Chassis (4500/5500)
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to any Cummins diesel equipped vehicle still covered under the manufacturers warranty.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Engines that exhibit particular symptoms that may have been caused by improper air filtration. Some of these symptoms are listed below (not limited to)
^
Knocking
^
Hard or no start
^
Low power / poor performance
^
Oil consumption
^
Lower end bearing failure
^
Smoking
^
Blow-by (rings not sealing)
^
Oil on turbo (dust damage to seal/bearing)
NOTE:
See the "Cummins Diesel Dust-Out Inspection for Warranty" document located in eFiles Under: Service> STAR Center> Cummins - HEV
