Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V079000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V079000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2009-2015 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured february 25, 2008, through february 11, 2014, equipped with cummins westport model isl g engines Includes 727 affected units, Ice May Form in Intake Manifold, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2009-2015 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured february 25, 2008, through february 11, 2014, equipped with cummins westport model isl g engines

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured february 25, 2008, through february 11, 2014, equipped with cummins westport model isl g engines. condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.

Corrective Action

Cummins and cummins westport will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. customers may contact daimler at 1-800-385-4357 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. daimler's number for this recall is fl-660.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V079000
Report Received Date: 2014-02-21T00:00:00
Subject: Ice may form in intake manifold
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 727

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-660
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 thomas built saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured february 25, 2008, through february 11, 2014, equipped with cummins westport model isl g engines. condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence Summary: The sensor malfunction could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Action: Cummins and cummins westport will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. customers may contact daimler at 1-800-385-4357 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. daimler's number for this recall is fl-660.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 14V079000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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