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NHTSARecalled Dec 16, 2013 · #13V633000

Hybrid Transmission Software

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
Hybrid Transmission Software
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
2013 Thomas
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice