Kenworth recall: Power train
What is 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.
What could happen
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Kenworth T370 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V026000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Paccar Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2014
- Owners notified
- Mar 11, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 22
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 5, 2013 to Oct 30, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 14KWF
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.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.