Recall 14V445 affects 50 2008-2014 Capacity Terminal Tractor trucks for frozen condensation disrupting the intake pressure sensor. Free ECM calibration at a franchised Capacity dealer.
Capacity is recalling 50 2008-2014 Terminal Tractor trucks equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G and ISX12 G engines because condensation in the intake manifold can freeze in cold weather and interfere with the intake manifold pressure sensor. That sensor problem can raise exhaust temperatures or send flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing fire and burn-injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The intake manifold on a 2008-2014 Capacity Terminal Tractor is the passage that distributes incoming air to the engine. The intake manifold pressure sensor reads the pressure in that passage and sends that information to the engine computer. The computer uses that reading to manage engine operation on trucks equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and ISX12 G engines.
In this recall, condensation can collect inside the intake manifold. During cold weather, that moisture can freeze. Ice in the manifold can interfere with the pressure sensor, so the sensor no longer gives the engine computer the reading it needs for proper operation.
There is no warning sign before failure. An affected Terminal Tractor can have the sensor problem only when the right cold-weather and moisture conditions are present, so the absence of a symptom does not clear the truck.
Who's affected?
Spans 7 model years, from 2008 through 2014, with the same engine component named for each year.
| 2011 Capacity Terminal Tractor | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2013 Capacity Terminal Tractor | Engine |
| 2009 Capacity Terminal Tractor | Engine |
| 2008 Capacity Terminal Tractor | Engine |
| 2012 Capacity Terminal Tractor | Engine |
| 2014 Capacity Terminal Tractor | Engine |
| 2010 Capacity Terminal Tractor | Engine |
| Units affected | 50 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Improper sensor operation can raise exhaust temperatures or produce flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to someone nearby. Keep people clear of the exhaust area and arrange the recall calibration with the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Capacity dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2014 Capacity Terminal Tractor is included in this recall.
- Contact Capacity customer service at 1-800-323-0135 before scheduling service, and ask about recall number 14V445.
- Schedule the free ECM calibration that corrects the intake-manifold pressure sensor response in cold weather.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and give the dealer Cummins recall C1462 for ISL G engines or C1461 for ISX12 G engines.
- Keep people clear of the exhaust pipe until the repair is complete, especially after cold-weather operation.
What happens at the repair
Capacity's filing describes the dealer fix as a new ECM calibration for the affected Cummins Westport ISL G and ISX12 G engines. At the dealer, a Capacity technician uploads the updated calibration so frozen condensation in the intake manifold does not interfere with the intake manifold pressure sensor. The dealer repair will be free once available. The recall record says owner notification began during November 2014, but this source does not include a separate reimbursement plan.
Timeline
| July 18, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 28, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V445?
Recall 14V445 covers 50 2008-2014 Capacity Terminal Tractor trucks with certain Cummins Westport ISL G and ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold can freeze in cold weather and interfere with the intake manifold pressure sensor. Dealers will upload a new ECM calibration for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2014 Capacity Terminal Tractor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 14V445. If it is, contact a franchised Capacity dealer or Capacity customer service at 1-800-323-0135 to arrange the free ECM calibration update. Reference recall number 14V445 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V445, dealers will upload a new ECM calibration free of charge, with Cummins recall number C1462 for ISL G engines or C1461 for ISX12 G engines.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V445?
The safety risk is elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe. In recall 14V445, improper intake manifold pressure sensor operation raises the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
When did the recall repair begin?
The recall repair began during November 2014. For an included 2008-2014 Capacity Terminal Tractor, the dealer remedy is an ECM calibration upload. Check your VIN first, then call a franchised Capacity dealer and reference recall 14V445.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V445000 |
|---|---|
| Capacity customer service | 1-800-323-0135 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V445 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V445000 |
Source documents
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 →