CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal short-circuit, which can result in an unexpected engine shut down.
- Risk
- Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
- Remedy
- Cummins will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-949.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The engine control module (ECM) in these school buses may develop an internal short circuit, which can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly while the bus is in operation.
An unexpected engine shutdown raises the risk of a crash. A disabled bus may also require passengers to be evacuated into uncontrolled traffic, which increases the risk of injury.
The ECM will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. You can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-949), and you should check your vehicle's 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 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 2023 |