2011-2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 recall: automatic transmission
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 16, 2013. It covers about 29 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 29
- reported
- Dec 16, 2013
- owners notified
- Feb 5, 2014
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 13V633000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 13V633000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2013 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 13V633000, reported on December 16, 2013, covers about 29 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V633000?
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.
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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