Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 And 2009 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 And Saf-T-Liner Hdx School Buses And FCCC B2 Bus Chassis Used In Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses Manufactured From August 18, 2006, Through July 7, 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.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
B2
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
11V172000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks Will Notify Owners And Repairs Will Be Performed By Detroit Diesel Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 25, 2011. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712. This Safety Recall Campaign Is An Expansion Of A Previous Recall (Please See 10V-468).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20060818
End Of Manufacture
20100707
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
475
Date Owners Notified
20110325
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20110315
Make Campaign Number
10C-6