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Thomas Built Buses recall: Power train

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

If the transmission grade brake stays engaged, unknowingly to the operator, in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V217000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 29, 2017
Owners notified
May 26, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
1
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 18, 2014 to Nov 18, 2014
Part
Power train
Maker's own recall number
FL-734

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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