NHTSA Recall 14V026000
Filed by PACCAR Incorporated. Component: Power Train. Reported 2014-01-30. An estimated 22 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign 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.