NHTSA recall 22V438000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
Reported Jun 20, 2022461 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL942
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school buses equipped with 8.8L LPG engines. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.
The risk
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
The remedy
Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL942.