NHTSA Recall 11V474000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V474000; Date: Sep. 15, 2011
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Fccc MC; 2012 Fccc MC; 2011 Fccc MT45; 2012 Fccc MT45; 2011 Fccc MT55; 2012 Fccc MT55; 2011 Fccc S2; 2012 Fccc S2; 2011 Fccc XBR; 2012 Fccc XBR; 2011 Fccc XBS; 2012 Fccc XBS; 2011 Fccc XCL; 2012 Fccc XCL; 2011 Fccc XCM; 2012 Fccc XCM; 2011 Fccc XCR; 2012 Fccc XCR; 2011 Fccc XCS; 2012 Fccc XCS; 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2011 Freightliner Coronado; 2012 Freightliner Coronado; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Mvp-ef; 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 6,225
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011- 2012 business class m2 and coronado trucks manufactured from September 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Cummins' recall campaign number is c1154. Daimler trucks' safety recall number is FL-611. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 2011
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