Cummins Inc. has announced that it has received unconditional certification for its heavy-duty ISM engine from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA approval certifies that the ISM complies with the strict new emission standards agreed upon by the industry.

"The ISM certification gives Cummins customers a complete line of certified and compliant heavy-duty engines to choose from, without concern for paying penalties," said Thomas Kieffer, Cummins executive director of marketing.
The proven 11-liter ISM engine, with 280 to 385 horsepower, complements the Cummins ISX product in meeting the needs of short-haul trucking, vocational and bus customers. Cummins also will offer the ISM in a restricted 400-hp and 450-hp for motorcoach, recreational vehicle and fire truck applications.
This heavy-duty engine is included in the Uptime Guarantee program Cummins recently announced to assure the customers that the new engines will meet and exceed performance and reliability needs. Under the guarantee, if any part on an ISX or ISM engine fails and can't be repaired within a 24-hour period, Cummins will reimburse the costs of a rental vehicle. The Uptime Guarantee applies to Cummins ISX and ISM engines purchased between today and March 31, 2003, with coverage from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2003.