2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner M2 and others recall: engine

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on June 3, 2015. It covers about 3,200 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,200
reported: Jun 3, 2015
owners notified: Jun 12, 2015
related complaints: 3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses 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.
Risk: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers will 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.

Recall number 15V343000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner 114SD 2007-2016 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Freightliner M2 2007-2016 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Sterling LT8500 2008-2009 2008 2009
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2011-2015 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about engine problems.

2013 Freightliner 114SD 2014 Freightliner 114SD 2015 Freightliner 114SD 2016 Freightliner 114SD 2013 Freightliner M2 2014 Freightliner M2 2015 Freightliner M2 2016 Freightliner M2 2008 Sterling LT8500 2009 Sterling LT8500 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX

Questions about recall 15V343000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner M2 and others engine?

Yes. Recall 15V343000, reported on June 3, 2015, covers about 3,200 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V343000?

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers will 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.

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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