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2008-2009 Fccc B2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on March 15, 2011. It covers about 475 vehicles.

vehicles affected
475
reported
Mar 15, 2011
owners notified
Mar 25, 2011

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses and fccc b2 bus chassis used in saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from august 18, 2006, through july 7, 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 march 25, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712. This safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 10v‑468).

Recall number 11V172000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V172000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Fccc B2, Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 11V172000, reported on March 15, 2011, covers about 475 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V172000?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on march 25, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712. This safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 10v‑468).

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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