Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V633000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V633000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 29 affected units, Hybrid Transmission Software, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
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.