THOMAS SAF-T-LINER HDX 2023: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.