Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V438000 Reported June 20, 2022

Unexpected engine shut down

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 461 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V438000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL942
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
461
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 20, 2022
Completion Rate
96.96

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2020-2023 thomas built c2 saf-t-liner school buses equipped with 8.8l lpg engines. the engine control module (ecm) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.

Safety Consequence

Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the ecm software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 28, 2022. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl942.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 22V438000 or campaign FL942.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V438000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 22V438000?

NHTSA recall 22V438000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on June 20, 2022. It addresses: Unexpected engine shut down. The recall affects approximately 461 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V438000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL942. 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.