NHTSA Recall 11V172000: Engine and engine cooling
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 475 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the FCCC B2.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V172000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10C-6 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | March 15, 2011 |
| Owner notification | March 25, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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).
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-6.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V172000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC B2 | 2008, 2009 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2008, 2009 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner Hdx | 2008, 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.