If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226960-freightliner-m2-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date March 6, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V343000
“FREIGHTLINER M2 (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 6, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226960-freightliner-m2-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 15V343000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V343000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V343000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC FREIGHTLINER M2 (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER M2 (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 15V343000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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