THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V553000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-08-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-949
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 71
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The engine control module "ECM" may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
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.
Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-949.
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.
