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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 09V011📅 Jan 13, 2009

2003–2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling 2,426 thomas built buses my 2003 through 2006 Saf-T-Liner HDX school and non school buses manufactured between april 1, 2002 through august 30, 2005. The automatic transmission control module (vim) located between the frame rails near the front axle and outside the transmission control module cover may become corroded due to water and road spray intrusion. Vim corrosion may cause the starter motor to engage unexpectedly or the backup lights to operate intermittently.

💥 The risk

Unexpected starter engagement or intermittent backup light operation may lead to a vehicle crash or personal injury.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships and direct warranty customers free of charge. The recall began on october 19, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V011000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-544
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
2,426
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 19, 2009
Built
Apr 1, 2002 – Aug 30, 2005
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall no. FL-544.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V011 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V011?

2003–2006 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX. 2,426 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Thomas Built Buses dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.