Recall 14V255 covers 34 2011-2013 Lodal Evo garbage trucks for an intake sensor fault that overheats exhaust. Cummins ECM recalibration is free.
Lodal is recalling 34 of its 2011-2013 Evo garbage trucks because condensation in the intake manifold can freeze in cold weather and interfere with the intake manifold pressure sensor. The sensor problem can raise exhaust temperatures or send flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing fire or burn-injury risk; the Lodal dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The intake manifold is the air passage that feeds the engine. On 2011-2013 Lodal Evo garbage trucks, affected vehicles use a Cummins Westport Model ISL G engine, and the intake manifold pressure sensor reads air pressure inside that passage. The engine controls use that pressure reading to manage engine operation.
On these trucks, condensation can form inside the intake manifold during cold weather. When that moisture freezes, ice can interfere with the pressure sensor, so the sensor no longer reads intake air pressure correctly. With the sensor disrupted, the engine controls are working from bad or missing pressure information.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should treat sudden rough running, power changes, or engine warning lights as reasons to stop using the truck and arrange service, but the filing does not identify a reliable advance symptom.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years with the same engine and cooling component listed for each year.
| 2013 Lodal Evo | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2012 Lodal Evo | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2011 Lodal Evo | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 34 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. 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. That increases the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury for anyone near the exhaust outlet. Keep people clear of the exhaust area, drive cautiously, and arrange the recall service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Lodal dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2013 Lodal Evo is included in this recall.
- Contact Lodal customer service at 1-800-435-3500 for current repair scheduling guidance if you have not received an owner notice.
- Schedule the free ECM calibration upload at an authorized Cummins service facility to address the intake-manifold sensor issue in cold weather.
- Bring the recall notice if Lodal mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V255 when you call.
- Keep people away from the exhaust pipe until the repair is complete because this defect can raise exhaust temperatures or produce flames.
What happens at the repair
The known repair is a new ECM calibration uploaded at an authorized Cummins service facility. The calibration corrects how the engine control module handles the intake manifold pressure sensor issue described in recall 14V255. The filing says the recall began in April 2014. Once the repair is open for your truck, the dealer repair will be free, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| April 12, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V255?
Recall 14V255 covers 34 2011-2013 Lodal Evo garbage trucks with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Condensation can freeze in cold weather and interfere with the intake manifold pressure sensor. Authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2013 Lodal Evo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 14V255. If it is, call Lodal at 1-800-435-3500 or contact an authorized Cummins service facility to arrange the ECM calibration update. Reference recall 14V255 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost. For recall 14V255, authorized Cummins service facilities will upload the new ECM calibration free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire or burn injury near the exhaust pipe. If the intake manifold pressure sensor operates incorrectly, the engine can produce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe. The free repair updates the engine control module calibration.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V255000 |
|---|---|
| Lodal customer service | 1-800-435-3500 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V255 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V255000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →