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NHTSARecalled Jun 7, 2010 · #10V246000

AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION/PARK FEATURE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

DTNA IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001 THOMAS BUILT SAF-T-LINER C2 SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 16, 2009 THROUGH MAY 10, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN EATON HYBIRD TRANSMISSIONS WITH PARK FEATURE. THE REVERSE IDLER SHAFT MAY CONTACT THE PARK FEATURE AND THE TWO COMPONENTS MAY BIND, PREVENTING THE PARK FEATURE FROM ENGAGING. IF THE PARK FEATURE DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.

Product details

Product
AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION/PARK FEATURE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2001 THOMAS, 2009 THROUGH
UPCs

What you should do

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY EATON CORPOATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR EATON AT 1-800-826-4357 OR 1-269-342-3242.

View the official CPSC notice