Capacity Recall 14V445000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine
NHTSA recall 14V445000 · announced July 18, 2014 · filed by Capacity Of Texas · 50 units affected
The problem
Capacity of Texas (Capacity) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 terminal tractors trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 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.
The risk
The improper operation of the sensor 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.
What to do
Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began during November 2014. Owners may contact Capacity customer service at 1-800-323-0135. Owners may also contact Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Cummins' number for this recall is C1462 (for ISL G engines) or C1461 (for ISX12 G) engines.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2008 Capacity Terminal Tractor
- 2009 Capacity Terminal Tractor
- 2010 Capacity Terminal Tractor
- 2011 Capacity Terminal Tractor
- 2012 Capacity Terminal Tractor
- 2013 Capacity Terminal Tractor
- 2014 Capacity Terminal Tractor
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.