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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V669000

2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Fuel system, diesel

Published October 24, 2014 · Recall initiated: October 24, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V669000, published October 24, 2014. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Fuel system, diesel.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model
SAF-T-LINER HDX
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2015 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx — Fuel system, diesel recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V669000 on October 24, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER HDX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)