Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX: Engine and engine cooling — engine

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX · 2008–2015 — about 746 vehicles.

The hazard

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

What to do

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DTNA, and dealers 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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational