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Thomas Built / Thomas Built Buses recall: Power train

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.

What could happen

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V633000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 16, 2013
Owners notified
Feb 5, 2014
Vehicles or items affected
29
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 3, 2009 to Feb 8, 2012
Part
Power train › Automatic transmission
Maker's own recall number
FL-657

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.

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