Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Fccc Mc 2011–2012
- Fccc Mt45 2011–2012
- Fccc Mt55 2011–2012
- Fccc S2 2011–2012
- Fccc Xbr 2011–2012
- Fccc Xbs 2011–2012
- Fccc Xcl 2011–2012
- Fccc Xcm 2011–2012
- Fccc Xcr 2011–2012
- Fccc Xcs 2011–2012
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2011–2012
- Freightliner Coronado 2011–2012
- Thomas Built Buses Mvp-Ef 2011–2012
- Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V474000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 15, 2011
- Owners notified
- Oct 10, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,225
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-611
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 .
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.