THOMAS SAF-T-LINER C2 2012: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V633000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-02-05 | 2013-12-16 | 2013-12-24 |
Production Dates: 2009-12-03 - 2012-02-08
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-657
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
