Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 13V-633 · Thomas Built and Thomas Built Buses vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-633 covers 29 Thomas Built and Thomas Built Buses vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V633000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 3, 2009 to February 8, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.