Recall 13V633000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20131216
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2011 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2
2012 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2
2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.