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NHTSA recall 13V633000

Power train › Automatic transmission

Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 and 1 more

Reported Dec 16, 201329 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North AmericaMaker’s number FL-657Built Dec 3, 2009 – Feb 8, 2012

The defect

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.

The risk

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2
2011
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
20122013

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.