NHTSA Recall 14V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V026000; Date: Jan. 30, 2014
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Kenworth T370
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
Paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain model year 2014 kenworth t370 chassis manufactured August 5, 2013, through October 30, 2013, and equipped with eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
How to Fix:
Paccar will notify owners, and eaton authorized service facilities will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact paccar at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14kwf.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 11, 2014
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