NHTSA Campaign 14V026000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Issued by PACCAR Incorporated · Reported Jan 30, 2014 · 22 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KENWORTH T370 2014 22

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V026000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.