Daimler Trucks Recalls 2008-2015 Vehicles Due to Intake Manifold Defect

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, Sterling LT8500, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between February 19, 2008, and February 11, 2014, and are equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G or Cummins Westport Model ISX12 G engines.

The recall addresses a defect where condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions. This freezing can interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor. A malfunctioning sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, which increases the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product

STERLING, FREIGHTLINER, THOMAS BUILT BUSES LT8500, CASCADIA, M2, SAF-T-LINER HDX

Brand

STERLING

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America

Category

Vehicle — Commercial Truck / Bus

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

3,258

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