NHTSA recall 10V468000
Engine and engine cooling
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 1 more
The defect
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 saf-t-liner C2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured from october 5, 2006 through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. the software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
The risk
Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
The remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the safety recall began on december 30, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.