Allison Transmission, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02E018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E018000 by Allison Transmission, Inc.. Includes 28 affected units, GM/ALLISON TRANSMISSION/TRANSMISSION CHECK LIGHT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: the "check transmission" light in certain allison md world transmissions, a division of the general motors corporation, was incorrectly calibrated into the electronic control unit (ecu). these transmission were installed on certain international ngv 4000 / 7000 series trucks. the "check transmission" light indicates to the driver that the transmission is not fully operational, and that it should be repaired immediately. in those instances that the "check transmission" light would normally be illuminated as a result of a problem that prevents direction changes (such as shift selector malfunction) the driver may not be adequately aware of the problem.

Corrective Action

Allison will notify its customers and recalibrate the transmission ecu free of charge. owner notification began march 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact allison customer assistance center at 800-524-2303.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E018000
Manufacturer: Allison Transmission, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-03-18T00:00:00
Subject: Gm/allison transmission/transmission check light
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Equipment description: the "check transmission" light in certain allison md world transmissions, a division of the general motors corporation, was incorrectly calibrated into the electronic control unit (ecu). these transmission were installed on certain international ngv 4000 / 7000 series trucks. the "check transmission" light indicates to the driver that the transmission is not fully operational, and that it should be repaired immediately. in those instances that the "check transmission" light would normally be illuminated as a result of a problem that prevents direction changes (such as shift selector malfunction) the driver may not be adequately aware of the problem.
Consequence Summary: The driver may inadvertently have the vehicle move in a director opposite to his intention which could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Corrective Action: Allison will notify its customers and recalibrate the transmission ecu free of charge. owner notification began march 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact allison customer assistance center at 800-524-2303.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ze2g-ajwf-tmsi
NHTSA ID: 02E018000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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