Recall 14V082 covers 15 2010, 2012, 2013 Ottawa Terminal Tractor vehicles for intake sensor interference. The ECM calibration is free at authorized Cummins service facilities.
Ottawa is recalling 15 2010, 2012, 2013 Terminal Tractor vehicles equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines because frozen condensation in the intake manifold can interfere with the manifold pressure sensor. That sensor problem can raise exhaust temperatures or send flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing fire and burn risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The intake manifold on the 2010, 2012, 2013 Ottawa Terminal Tractor feeds air into the Cummins Westport ISL G engine. The intake manifold pressure sensor reads the air pressure inside that manifold and sends that information to the engine controls. Those controls use the reading to manage fuel and engine operation.
On affected tractors, condensation collects inside the intake manifold. In cold weather, that moisture freezes and blocks or distorts the pressure signal reaching the sensor. When the sensor cannot read manifold pressure correctly, the engine controls receive bad air-pressure information and the engine no longer responds as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing does not identify a driver-visible symptom before the frozen condensation interferes with the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Who's affected?
This is a nonconsecutive model-year group: 2010, 2012, and 2013, all tied to the engine component.
| 2012 Ottawa Terminal Tractor | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2013 Ottawa Terminal Tractor | Engine |
| 2010 Ottawa Terminal Tractor | Engine |
| Units affected | 15 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improper sensor operation can raise exhaust temperatures or send flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of vehicle fire or burn injury to anyone nearby. Keep people away from the exhaust area and arrange service promptly if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Ottawa dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010, 2012, 2013 Ottawa Terminal Tractor is included in this recall.
- Contact Ottawa customer service at 1-785-229-6341 to confirm the free ECM calibration repair path.
- Schedule service with an authorized Cummins facility for the ECM calibration that fixes the intake-manifold pressure sensor issue in cold weather.
- Bring the recall notice if Ottawa or Cummins mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V082 when you call.
- Keep people clear of the exhaust pipe until the repair is complete, especially after cold-weather operation.
What happens at the repair
The source repair is an ECM calibration update performed by an authorized Cummins service facility. The facility uploads new engine control module software to address intake manifold pressure sensor operation in cold weather. The record says the recall began on March 18, 2014. If your VIN is included, ask an Ottawa service contact or authorized Cummins facility to confirm the calibration is open for your tractor. The final repair is free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V082.
Timeline
| February 21, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V082?
Recall 14V082 covers 15 2010, 2012, and 2013 Ottawa Terminal Tractor vehicles with Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold can freeze in cold weather and interfere with the intake manifold pressure sensor, raising the risk of fire or burn injury near the exhaust pipe.
What should I do if my 2010, 2012, 2013 Ottawa Terminal Tractor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific terminal tractor is included in recall 14V082. If it is, contact an authorized Cummins service facility for the ECM calibration update. Reference recall number 14V082 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V082, an authorized Cummins service facility will upload a new ECM calibration free of charge.
What is the safety risk in NHTSA campaign 14V082?
The safety risk is fire or burn injury near the exhaust pipe. NHTSA campaign 14V082 says frozen condensation in the intake manifold can disrupt pressure sensor operation, which can lead to elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall repair began on March 18, 2014. If your Ottawa Terminal Tractor is included, ask an authorized Cummins service facility about the free ECM calibration update and reference recall number 14V082 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V082000 |
|---|---|
| Ottawa customer service | 1-785-229-6341 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V082 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V082000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →