2008-2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: engine and engine cooling
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 8, 2010. It covers about 2,687 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,687
- reported
- Oct 8, 2010
- owners notified
- Dec 30, 2010
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured from october 5, 2006 through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
- Risk
- Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 10V468000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 10V468000
Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX engine and engine cooling?
Yes. Recall 10V468000, reported on October 8, 2010, covers about 2,687 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V468000?
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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