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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Hybrid Transmission Software
| Report Received Date | 12/16/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V633000 |
| Consequence Summary | The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL-657 |
| Potentially Affected | 29 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V633000) |
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