Cummins Extends Uptime Guarantee for U.S. Truck Engines

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Jan. 7, 2004--Cummins Inc. today announced that its Uptime Guarantee for U.S. heavy-duty on-highway truck engines has been extended for all engines placed in service through Dec. 3, 20031, 2004.

"The Cummins Uptime Guarantee provides assurance to trucking fleets and owner-operators of the exceptional performance and reliability of these 2004 EPA-certified and compliant Cummins engines," said Tom Kieffer, Cummins Executive Director - Marketing. "Our customers confirm that these engines are proving their reliability on the road every day and extending the Uptime Guarantee reinforces Cummins confidence in these products."

Cummins has manufactured and delivered more heavy-duty engines certified and compliant to the EPA emissions standard since October 2002 than any other engine manufacturer. With over 30,000 heavy-duty engines in service and over 1 billion miles of real-world experience, the Cummins ISM and ISX engines are recognized as the most dependable products in the marketplace.

The Uptime Guarantee covers Cummins ISM and ISX engines for the first 12 months of operation. With the guarantee, Cummins will reimburse the customer for up to three days' truck rental for any failure on an ISM or ISX engine that can not be repaired within 24-hours. The Cummins Uptime Guarantee was first introduced in August 2002.

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins serves its customers through more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations in 131 countries and territories. With 23,700 employees worldwide, Cummins reported sales of $5.9 billion in 2002. Press releases can be found by accessing the Cummins home page at www.cummins.com.