Paccar Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #14V026000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V026000 by Paccar Incorporated. Affecting model year 2014 kenworth t370 chassis manufactured august 5, 2013, through october 30, 2013, and equipped with eaton hybrid automated transmissions Includes 22 affected units, Hybrid Transmission Software, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 kenworth t370 chassis manufactured august 5, 2013, through october 30, 2013, and equipped with eaton hybrid automated transmissions

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V026000
Manufacturer: Paccar Incorporated
Report Received Date: 2014-01-30T00:00:00
Subject: Hybrid transmission software
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 22

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 14KWF
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-4jrc~hba8-zzhp
NHTSA ID: 14V026000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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