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- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling one model year 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus equipped with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission. The transmission grade brake on this bus may not deactivate when the disable switch is depressed, which can cause a loss of traction in certain icy, or other slippery conditions, due to aggressive downshifting.
- Risk
- If the transmission grade brake stays engaged, unknowingly to the operator, in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify the owner, and a dealer will update the bus' programming, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-734.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2016 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses with an 8.0L propane engine and an Allison transmission, the transmission grade brake may not release when the disable switch is pressed. In icy or other slippery conditions, aggressive downshifting can then cause a loss of traction.
If the transmission grade brake stays engaged without the operator knowing, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this seriously, especially if the bus is driven in winter or wet conditions.
The repair is free. Daimler Trucks North America will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will update the bus's programming at no charge. Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-734. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2016 |
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