NHTSA Recall 13V633000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V633000; Date: Dec. 16, 2013
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Thomas Built Saf-t-liner C2; 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 29
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 5, 2014
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