My 97 hasn't had the KDP fixed yet and I was just wondering why there was never a recall to fix the problem when it was so obviously a Cummins mistake. Anyone know? Also, was wondering if most Cummins or Dodge shops have the jig or do they do it the harder way?

 

1. Since it was not a &quot;safety&quot; item a recall was not mandated by the feds.<br>2. Since there were not actually that many out of the thousands of engines made and the cost was considerable they did not recall them - no such thing as keeping the customer happy when it is expensive.<br><br>I've never heard of a shop using the jig. Always the hard expensive way.<br><br>It is easy enough to do yourself. If you need a jig, e-maill Harold Bowers at rvhvnfn@juno.com for a jig, wrench to remove fan nut, and complete &amp; easy instructions or pm me for his phone #.<br><br>Stan

 

Rumor I heard is that neither Dodge nor Cummins acknowledges a flaw in the design. If you take it back to a Dodge dealer, they won't either tab or jig your KDP. They'll just push it back into place (assuming it hasn't already fallen out altogether.) This really won't fix your problem.<br>Your best bet is to tab it yourself. I hear the jig is easy, but I was looking at how difficult a tab would be and found it to be quite straightforward. The hardest part would be fabbing a tab for yourself. If you find that to be too much, I know Piers sells them for a minor fee on his site. You can get the link to it by clicking on links up on the DTR banner. There might be a couple of other folks around this site that have a couple of extra washers fabbed for you. Hope this helps.<br><br>By the way...Where are you located? There's a good chance there's another DTR guy around you with a 12V who might be able to help.

 

I e-mailed Cummins awhile ago and they know of the flaw but I don't know that all of the Cummins shops know or know much about it. But like Whiff said I think they will just push the pin back in if it is sticking out. I tab mine. Or you can use the jig. Either works great. good luck -Anthony