Recall 14V079000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 14V079000. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 727 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
The sensor malfunction could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Defect Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses manufactured February 25, 2008, through February 11, 2014, equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching THOMAS BUILT BUSES from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V109000 | Feb 24, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE | 70 |
| 26V087000 | Feb 13, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 52 |
| 26V086000 | Feb 13, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2,843 |
| 25V849000 | Dec 9, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 600 |
| 25V850000 | Dec 9, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 2 |
| 25V694000 | Oct 10, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 25V602000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 36 |
| 25V603000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 |
| 25V604000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 99 |
| 24V569000 | Aug 1, 2024 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 629 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.