Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2; Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-LINER C2 (2011-2013): Power train
Recall 13V633000 · Dec 16, 2013 · Daimler Trucks North America
29
vehicles affected
29
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V633000
- Date
- Dec 16, 2013
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 29
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Model years
- 2011-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Built | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2011 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2012-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V633000?
2 models: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 (2011), Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 (2012-2013), about 29 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V633000?
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.
What can happen?
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.