Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner
— Recall Campaign #13V633000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 29 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V633000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 16, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V633000 |
| Units affected: | 29 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.