Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX: Engine and engine cooling

Affects Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner HDX · 2008–2009 — about 475 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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).

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational