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Blue Bird Cummins ISB 6.7L DEF Head Unit

BLUE BIRD CUMMINS ISB 6.7L DEF HEAD UNIT

Shipping ICON

ORDERS PLACED BEFORE 3PM EST WILL SHIP SAME DAY

WARRANTY ICON

WARRANTY
1M MILES OR 1 YEAR

$1,295.00

CORE CHARGE:

$250.00
iCORE DISCLAIMER: The CORE charge is a 30 day hold and will not be processed as long as the CORE is returned within 30 days. If you do not have a CORE or fail to return the CORE within 30 days, the CORE charge hold amount will be processed at that time.

AVAILABILITY IN STOCK
OEM NUMBER 10056545
PART TYPE DEF Head Unit
BRAND Tamerx Diesel Products
ENGINE MAKE Cummins
ENGINE TYPE ISB 6.7L
YEAR 2010-2017
PART NUMBER 5410-18-FD01-2
APPLICATION NOTES Blue Bird
ADDITIONAL NOTES DEF Header, 40 MICRON, 18"

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This is a Remanufactured, Tamerx DEF Head Unit, Tamerx part number 5410-18-FD01-2 ( OEM Part Number 10056545 ).This part is primarily made for a Cummins ISB 6.7L, production years 2010-2017, and comes with a One Million Miles or One Year Warranty. For additional warranty info Click Here

Additional Notes: DEF Header, 40 MICRON, 18"

OEM NUMBERS

Primary OEM10056545
Additional OEM10019935, 10027844, 10035950, 10056545

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

CONDITIONRemanufactured
UPC / Barcode00840490541573
WEIGHT8.00 LBS

SHIPPING OPTIONS

Ship Weight : 8.00 LBS
UPS Ground, 2nd Day Air, Next Day Air

SHIPPING POLICY

Tamerx Diesel Products ships via UPS Ground. Next day air shipping can be arranged for a reasonable price of anywhere from $50.00 - $100.00 depending on the weight of the product and your location. We will do everything we can to make sure that you get the service you need. We understand how important it is to receive your order as quickly as possible.
In most cases Tamerx Diesel Products only needs one address, as long as your product is shipping to the same location as your billing information. In order to eliminate credit card fraud, your billing information must match the credit card you provide.

The terms, conditions, and details of our warranty vary from product to product. Specific warranty details can be found below.

Tamerx Diesel Products provides a replacement warranty on all of our parts. The duration and mileage limitations of the warranty vary by product and are specified on the product's detail page/item listing.

Please note that the warranty covers replacement of the part and the cost of shipping the replacement part to you only. It does not cover any shop, labor, towing, or any similar or related costs. This is not a "money back guarantee".

If you experience a problem with your part or it is not functioning properly, the correct warranty procedure is to call us at (510) 257-1777 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET Monday through Friday). Be sure to have your order number and/or other relevant order information ready so we can easily locate your order and resolve your issue as quickly as possible. From that point, we will review with you any troubleshooting steps that may need to be taken and other areas or systems that can be checked to rule out external problems contributing to your part's issue. If a replacement is determined to be necessary, we will then arrange for your replacement part to ship out ASAP and issue any necessary return shipping labels and/or documents.

As is the case for the majority of the diesel products sold on Tamerx Diesel Products, your part's warranty is active as soon as you install it. In some other cases, warranty activation is contingent upon you sending us your core (i.e., your old part). Tamerx Diesel Products will provide you a return shipping label for parts that have a warranty with a core return condition. When we have received your core return, the part's warranty coverage begins. We reserve the right to void the product warranty if your core is not received within the allotted time, or if it isn't received at all. If the warranty for the diesel part you are purchasing has a core return requirement, it will be clearly noted on the product detail page/item listing.

What is a Core Charge?

A core charge (also called "core deposit") is similar to the deposit you might pay for a can or bottle of soda and is a standard requirement in the auto parts industry. For example, in many states, to promote recycling, you pay a deposit when you purchase a can of soda and receive your deposit back when you return the empty can. Many automotive parts have a core charge, or core price, that works in essentially the same way as a soda can deposit.

30 Day Core Charge Hold

You authorize Tamerx Diesel Products, to hold your credit card for the specified core charge amount and that you agree to return your core with 30 days of receiving the purchased part. When we have received your core return, the hold is released and the core charge payment is canceled.

The customer, or parts buyer, is responsible for any shipping costs associated with core returns unless otherwise specified in the product listing/detail page. Tamerx Diesel Products offers prepaid UPS shipping labels (SKU numbers UPS-CR1 and UPS-CR2) for use in returning your core that are available for purchase on our website during your shopping/order process.

The shipping label you will need to use for the core return is dependent upon what part you are purchasing. UPS-CR1 is good for cores weighing up to 20 pounds. UPS-CR2 is appropriate for shipping cores weighing 21 pounds or more. You must include enough information with the core return that clearly identifies it as a.) a Core Return, and b.) contains enough information we can use to clearly associate the core return with your order. Including a copy of the invoice or packing slip that came with the original shipment, clearly marked "Core Return", is ideal. Alternately, you can include a note marked as "Core Return" that includes your order number, full name and address, and phone number or other contact information. Failure to include this information with your returned core will most likely delay any due core credit being issued and/or delay any applicable warranty activation. Core returns need to be for the exact part purchased and cannot be damaged. Substituting another part in place of the part you have purchased is not acceptable.

All fluids must be drained.

If you have purchased a set or a parts package, you will need to return cores for all components of the set. For example, if you have purchaed a high pressure oil pump with an IPR valve, you will need to return both HPOP and IPR valve cores to receive proper credit. If you have purchased an EGR cooler/EGR valve package, your core return must consist of an EGR cooler core and an EGR valve core, or core credit will not be given.

Core Charges are often mandated by state legislature, and, as such, the actual core charge and taxes on the charge may vary depending on the state in which you buy your part. The Tamerx Diesel Products core charge presented to you online today with your item is representative of the most common core charge.


Boost your fleet’s emissions performance with the Blue Bird Cummins ISB 6.7L DEF Head Unit — precision-engineered for accuracy, durability, and seamless integration. This rugged unit delivers real-time monitoring of DEF level, temperature, and quality to keep your SCR system optimized, prevent derates, and ensure compliance. Built tough for transit duty and backed by Tamerx’s trusted warranty, it’s the clean-air solution your buses deserve.

FITMENT CHART

YEARMAKEENGINE(S)
2010Cummins ISB 6.7L
2011Cummins ISB 6.7L
2012Cummins ISB 6.7L
2013Cummins ISB 6.7L
2014Cummins ISB 6.7L
2015Cummins ISB 6.7L
2016Cummins ISB 6.7L
2017Cummins ISB 6.7L

PEOPLE ALSO ASKS | BLOG(S)

When transporting students or passengers in a bus equipped with the Cummins ISB 6.7L engine, emission compliance isn’t a suggestion—it’s a necessity. One of the key components keeping your SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system honest is the Blue Bird Cummins ISB 6.7L DEF Head Unit (OEM 5511561). If this module isn’t measuring or dosing correctly, you may get warning lights, derates, or emission faults when you least expect them.

  • Monitors DEF tank level, fluid temperature, and urea concentration, sending precise feedback to your vehicle’s ECU

  • Regulates the dosing of DEF into the exhaust stream to enable NOx reduction by the SCR system

  • Built to OEM 5511561 specifications for plug-in compatibility with Blue Bird / Cummins ISB systems

  • Helps prevent fault codes, emissions warnings, and engine derates caused by sensor drift or failures

  • Designed to withstand vibration, thermal cycling, and exposure to aggressive DEF chemistry

  • Field-friendly construction allows for quicker replacements and reduced downtime

In a bus operation, downtime is expensive—and a failing DEF head is a common culprit for emissions alarms. Installing the correct OEM 5511561 Blue Bird Cummins ISB 6.7L DEF Head Unit ensures your emission feedback loop remains solid, your SCR system works reliably, and your bus stays in compliance day after day. Don’t let a small sensor take your fleet out of service.

The DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) head unit relies on communication with the engine control module (ECM) to report fluid level, quality, and temperature. Because the ECM operates on programmed software, updates to this software can sometimes change how the DEF head unit is monitored and how the system responds to errors.

Ways Software Updates Can Affect DEF Head Unit Performance

  • Improved Sensor Calibration
    Updates may adjust how the ECM interprets data from the DEF head unit, improving accuracy of readings.

  • Expanded Fault Code Detection
    New software may introduce or refine diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), making the system quicker to detect sensor issues.

  • System Reset or Recalibration
    After updates, the DEF head unit may need recalibration to sync properly with the ECM.

  • Changes in Derate Timing
    Some updates adjust how quickly the system initiates derate mode if the DEF head unit reports problems.

  • Bug Fixes and Performance Enhancements
    Updates often correct prior glitches, reducing false alerts or improving reliability of DEF system monitoring.

Yes—software updates can directly affect how the DEF head unit performs by refining calibration, adjusting fault code logic, and even changing derate responses. Keeping your ECM software up to date helps ensure accurate communication with the DEF head unit, reduces false alarms, and keeps your emissions system compliant.

Common issues include sensor failures, clogged filters, freezing of the fluid, or erratic readings.

You may see DEF error codes, inconsistent level/temperature readings, or the engine going into derate mode.

During regular maintenance or whenever DEF system warnings or faults appear.

Flush the fluid pickup with clean, ISO-compliant DEF, and carefully clean or replace the internal strainer.

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