NHTSA Recall 17V217000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V217000; Date: Mar. 29, 2017
If the transmission grade brake stays engaged, unknowingly to the operator, in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2
Component: Power Train
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling one model year 2016 thomas built buses saf-t-liner c2 school bus equipped with an 8. 0l propane engine and an allison transmission. The transmission grade brake on this bus may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed, which can cause a loss of traction in certain icy, or other slippery conditions, due to aggressive downshifting.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the bus' programming, free of charge. The recall began on may 26, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-734.
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: May 26, 2017
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