THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V623000

Make Model Year
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-22 2015-10-05 2015-10-05

Production Dates: 2015-08-06 - 2015-08-20

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-690

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2016 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses manufactured August 6, 2015, to August 20, 2015, and equipped with certain Cummins ISB6.7 engines whose engine control module "ECM" may short circuit and blow a fuse resulting in the engine stalling without warning.

Consequence

An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-690.

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.