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10 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recall- ing certain 2017-2018 Freightliner 122SD trucks, Western Star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM and XCP chassis equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines. The af- fected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function. Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. DTNA is recalling certain 2014-2017 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR chassis. A battery cable mounting bracket may not have been installed correctly, as a result, the improperly routed and clipped battery cable can contact the frame rail, possibly chafi ng and short circuiting. A battery cable short circuit can increase the risk of a fi re. DTNA is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use. If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury. DTNA is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair. In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury. DTNA is recalling certain 2005-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses. In the event of a crash, the wheelchair pocket track anchorage may not adequately secure a the wheelchair. In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury. Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2007-2009 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag infl ators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equip- ment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these infl ators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An infl ator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2010- 2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag infl ators as- sembled into the passenger frontal air bag mod- ules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these infl ators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An infl ator rupture may result in metal frag- ments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2012 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag infl ators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these infl ators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An infl ator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Paccar is recalling certain 2013-2017 Peterbilt 567 and 579 Kenworth T680 and T880 trucks equipped with optional spotlights. The spotlight circuit may not be adequately protected in the event of a short. A short in the spotlight circuitry may increase the risk of a fi re at the cab fuse block. Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2015- 2017 Spartan Fleet Vehicle and Service Utilimas- ter Aeromaster vehicles. The affected vehicles are missing a ground wire for the windshield wiper motor, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of windshield wiper function. A loss of windshield wiper function can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2014- 2017 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans. In the event of a crash, the seat belt D-ring mounting may detach, preventing the seat belt from restraining the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." A seat belt that does not keep the seat occupant restrained increases the risk of injury. T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E | S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 7 TheNextGenerationof BeadSeating BB6LM BB9LM Contactus T:217-245-0545 F:217-245-0940 E:sales@gaithertool.com •NewexternalMISvalve •Twohandlecontrol •Ergonomicgrips •New3-pointairwaycluster •3yearwarranty WhatsNew? Tech Updates SAFETY RECALLS The following are safety recalls issued by the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration: