2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Power train: automatic transmission
Published December 24, 2013 · Recall initiated: December 16, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V633000, published December 24, 2013 and initiated December 16, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Power train: automatic transmission.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES
- Model
- SAF-T-LINER C2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2012 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 — Power train: automatic transmission recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V633000 on December 24, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
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 C2.