NHTSA Campaign 13V633000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America · Reported Dec 16, 2013 · 29 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured December 3, 2009, through February 8, 2012, and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Consequence
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-503-745-6910. DTNA's recall number is FL-657.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS BUILT | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2011 | 29 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2012 | 29 |
| THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2013 | 29 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V633000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.