Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V468000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V468000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 2,687 affected units, UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured from october 5, 2006 through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. the software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the safety recall began on december 30, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V468000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Unexpected engine shutdown

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 2,687

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10C-6

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 saf-t-liner c2 and saf-t-liner hdx school buses manufactured from october 5, 2006 through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. the software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the safety recall began on december 30, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V468000

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