Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V669000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V669000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner school buses manufactured may 2, 2014, to july 31, 2015 Includes 133 affected units, Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall, component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner school buses manufactured may 2, 2014, to july 31, 2015
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner school buses manufactured may 2, 2014, to july 31, 2015. the cummins isb or isl engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with fleetguard uff-xt fuel filters, part number ff63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Corrective Action
Cummins has notified owners on behalf of dtna, and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. the recall began in late september 2014. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. dtna's number for this recall is fl-664.