2009-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: engine
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on February 21, 2014. It covers about 727 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 727
- reported
- Feb 21, 2014
- owners notified
- Apr 12, 2014
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 14V079000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 14V079000
Is there a recall on the 2009-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX engine?
Yes. Recall 14V079000, reported on February 21, 2014, covers about 727 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V079000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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