2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 RECALL - #13V633000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America |
| Manufactured between |
12/3/2009 - 2/8/2012 |
| Recalled on |
12/24/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America |
| Owners Notified on |
2/5/2014 |
| # Affected |
29 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
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