NHTSA Recall 14V669000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V669000; Date: Oct. 24, 2014
If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner Hdx
Component: Diesel Fuel System
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 133
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015 thomas built buses saf-t-liner school buses manufactured may 2, 2014, to July 31, 2015. The cummins isb or isl engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with fleetguard uff-xt fuel filters, part number ff63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
How to Fix:
Cummins has notified owners on behalf of dtna, and dealers will replace the fuel filter with a non-defective one, free of charge. The recall began in late September 2014. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-664.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 29, 2014
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