Cummins Filter recall as of Feb. 1, 2011

[FATCAT]

Folks, my machanic buddy of mine sent me this letter that he received from his supplier today. I assume these are oil filter numbers, but check it out:



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February 1, 2011



Cummins Filtration regrets to inform you of a product containment request. As the result of a potential

quality issue, we are asking you to check inventory for the following part number.



LF3363, LF3363SC, LF3374, LF3379, LF3380, LF3453. LF3566, LF3656, LF3671. LF376S,

LF3773, LF3931, LF3974, LF3976, LF9026, LF9027, LF9667, LF9691, LF9691A, LF9931

This product Recall affects filters manufactured between March 2010 (Julian date 10069) and January 1, 2011 (Julian

date 11001). The date code is located on the smooth domed end. The Julian date is the first five digits of the eleven

digit date code printed on the domed of the filter (Example: 11001-1828 12:03). If a Julian date cannot be found or is

unreadable, please consider this a suspect product.



A potential quality defect is associated with the inner element of these filters, which could cause a lack of lubrication

and ultimately result in engine damage.

To return the filters for Credit, please contact Ronnie Taylor ( by phone at 859-426-4951 or email to

-- email address removed --. Please reference QRMA number PF11200.

‐To return the product, please ship to the address below via FedEx account # 289429484.

‐For return shipment above FedEx weight limit, ship freight collect via common carrier.



Attention: Ronnie Taylor (QRMA PF11200)

Cummins Filtration

20 Logistics Blvd

Walton, Kentucky 41094

Fed Ex Account Number: 289429484



Upon receipt of the filters, credit will be issued to your account. To expedite processing, please make sure your return

address with contact information is clearly attached. Credit will only be issued for units with aforementioned date code

time period.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this notice. We appreciate your cooperation and apologize for any

inconvenience caused. It is our goal to assure we continue to provide our customers the highest quality products.

Sincerely,

Senior Warranty Specialist

Cummins Filtration

P. O. Box 600

Cookeville, TN 38506 USA

Office: (931) 528·9695

-- email address removed --

 

[JFought]

thanks for posting!

 

[EDankievitch]

Wow, this sucks. It's good to see that they are willing to admit that there is a problem and they are getting on top of it before it causes someone greef down the road.....

 

[Jim W]

It seems that the filter recall does not effect the 5. 9L and the 6. 7L engine oil filters. Their part numbers are LF3972 (Oil/Standard) and the LF16035 (Oil/Stratapore), at least these are the part numbers in Geno's Garage Catalog.

Jim

 

[SNGLESHOT]

Hmmmm... . I guess that is what happens when you take a once good product and start making that same product south of the border. Quality goes downhill maybe? I don't ever remember a recall on filters when they were making them in Tenessee. Just wondering is all.

 

[Grey Wolf]

Hmmmm... . I guess that is what happens when you take a once good product and start making that same product south of the border. Quality goes downhill maybe? I don't ever remember a recall on filters when they were making them in Tenessee. Just wondering is all.

My sentiments exactly