2008-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: engine

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on June 3, 2015. It covers about 746 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 746
reported: Jun 3, 2015
owners notified: Jun 12, 2015

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: 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.
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 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 15V344000

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX 2008-2015 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Questions about recall 15V344000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX engine?

Yes. Recall 15V344000, reported on June 3, 2015, covers about 746 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V344000?

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.

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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