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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.