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Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Recall 13V633: Power Train:Automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 13V633, reported December 16, 2013, 29 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V633Daimler Trucks North America
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Risk
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C22011
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C220122013