THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V079000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-12 2014-02-21 2014-02-28

Production Dates: 2008-02-25 - 2014-02-11

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-660

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 727

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.