NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V468000

2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling

Name: 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling
Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES

Published October 12, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 8, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V468000, published October 12, 2010 and initiated October 8, 2010. Recalling firm: FREIGHTLINER LLC; 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES
Model: SAF-T-LINER HDX
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Lot: 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2010 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2011 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER HDX | 2008 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2009 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
Risk classification: V
Country: US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2010 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2011 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2008 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2009 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V468000 on October 12, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: THOMAS BUILT BUSES. Model: SAF-T-LINER HDX.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)