Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2023 Thomas Built C2 Saf-T-Liner school
— Recall Campaign #22V438000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 461 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V438000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 20, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V438000 |
| Units affected: | 461 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.