Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V344000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V344000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2008-2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured may 25, 2008, to december 18, 2014, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines Includes 746 affected units, Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2008-2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured may 25, 2008, to december 18, 2014, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured may 25, 2008, to december 18, 2014, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of dtna, and dealers secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. in addition, the electronic control module (ecm) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000, or cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. dtna's number for this recall is fl-681.