Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #14V106000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V106000 by Daimler Buses North America. Affecting model year 2007-2012 orion vii transit buses manufactured january 2007 through october 2012 equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g engines Includes 455 affected units, Ice May Form in Intake Manifold, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2007-2012 orion vii transit buses manufactured january 2007 through october 2012 equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g engines

Defect Summary

Daimler buses north america (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 orion vii transit buses manufactured january 2007 through october 2012 equipped with certain 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 inc. And cummins wesport inc. Will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. owners may contact dbna at 1-905-403-7807 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. cummins' number for this recall is c1462 (for isl g engines) or c1461 (for isx12 g) engines.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V106000

Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America

Report Received Date: 2014-03-05T00:00:00

Subject: Ice may form in intake manifold

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 455

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler buses north america (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 orion vii transit buses manufactured january 2007 through october 2012 equipped with certain 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 improper operation of the sensor 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 inc. And cummins wesport inc. Will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. owners may contact dbna at 1-905-403-7807 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357. cummins' number for this recall is c1462 (for isl g engines) or c1461 (for isx12 g) engines.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 14V106000

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