Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V570000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V570000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2011 through 2013 thomas built school buses manufactured from march 2010 through july 2012, equipped with cummins isb6 Includes 6,296 affected units, Belt Pulley may Fail Causing Engine Overheat, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011 through 2013 thomas built school buses manufactured from march 2010 through july 2012, equipped with cummins isb6
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2013 thomas built school buses manufactured from march 2010 through july 2012, equipped with cummins isb6.7 diesel engines manufactured from february 16, 2010, through may 4, 2012, containing a fan pulley, part number 3914462. the subject fan pulley is part of the accessory drive system on the front of the engine. this system is used to drive such components as the refrigerant compressors, the radiator fan, and the engine water pump. the web of the pulley can fatigue over time, causing the pulley to fail.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners of the recall. repairs will be performed by cummins authorized service facilities. a new fan drive pulley will be installed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 4, 2013. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.