Enabling the Stay Warm Feature – 2017 Thomas Built Bus Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses

NHTSA ID Number: 10194468

Manufacturer Communication Number: CALTB01-001

Summary

Customer Advisory Letter on Enabling the Stay Warm Feature

Models Affected: Saf-T-Liner C2 School Buses built from April 11, 2017 through April 26, 2017.

General Information

These chassis were spec’d with the stay warm feature enabled in the engine control module that allows the engine to enter into a regen with vehicle speeds less than 40 mph (64 km/h) were delivered without this feature enabled. Operators may find this feature beneficial in extended low-speed operation. This notice does not reflect any known defects and is completely optional.

The stay warm feature will be activated at no charge if performed before July 31, 2019. Direct any questions to Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation at 1-800-FTL-HELP (1-800-385-4357) or send an email to [email protected]

Procedure

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down the engine, and set the parking brake. Chock the tires.

2. On a laptop computer, open the Cummins Insite® diagnostic program.

3. Connect the laptop connector to the diagnostic connector on the chassis. See Fig. 1.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

5. Go to "Features and Parameters."

6. Select "Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Temperature Stabilization."

7. Using the drop-down menu in the "ECM Value" column, change the setting to "Enable." See Fig. 2.

A. Select Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Temperature Stabilization and enable the ECM Value in the second column.

B. Select Automotive Mobile Regeneration and verify that Minimum Vehicle Speed is set to 5 mph (8 km/h).

8. Select "Automotive Mobile Regeneration" and verify that "Minimum Vehicle Speed" is set to 5 mph (8 km/h).

9. With the ignition on, shut down the Insite diagnostic program and start the program again. Use the steps above to ensure that "Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter Temperature Stabilization" is enabled.

10. Shut down the Insite diagnostic program, disconnect the connectors, and turn off the ignition.

2 Affected Products

Vehicle


MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
THOMAS BUILT BUSES	SAF-T-LINER C2	2017-2018

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

10/08/18
CAL TB 01-001

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10194468

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