Automatic mechanical transmission/park feature
Defect Summary
Dtna is recall certain model year 2001 thomas built saf-t-liner c2 school buses manufactured from april 16, 2009 through may 10, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton hybird transmissions with park feature. the reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging.
Safety Consequence
If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by eaton corpoation free of charge. the safety recall began during november 2010. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or eaton at 1-800-826-4357 or 1-269-342-3242.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Daimler Trucks North America, Llc or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 10V246000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V246000?
NHTSA recall 10V246000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on June 7, 2010. It addresses: Automatic mechanical transmission/park feature. The recall affects approximately 39 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V246000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-579. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.