THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 2016: POWER TRAIN

Make : THOMAS BUILT Model : SAF-T-LINER C2 Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2014-11-18 - 2014-11-18
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V217000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-05-26 Date Received by ODI: 2017-03-29 Date Added to Database: 2017-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-734
Component: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1
Summary:
      Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling one model year 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus equipped with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission. The transmission grade brake on this bus may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed, which can cause a loss of traction in certain icy, or other slippery conditions, due to aggressive downshifting.
Consequence:
      If the transmission grade brake stays engaged, unknowingly to the operator, in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      DTNA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the bus' programming, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-734.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.