Recall 15V343000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 15V343000. Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 3,200 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Defect Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks, 2008-2009 Sterling LT8500 trucks and Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner HDX transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-681.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, 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 |
| 26V066000 | Feb 4, 2026 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 280 |
| 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 |
| 25V760000 | Nov 4, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 |
| 25V694000 | Oct 10, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 25V601000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 |
| 25V602000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 36 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 15V343000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1290571 | Jan 6, 2016 | 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: … |
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.