Zf North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E065000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E065000 by Zf North America, Inc.. Affecting transmission control sensor clusters manufactured may 1, 2013, to july 15, 2014 Includes 505,000 affected units, Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelstransmission control sensor clusters manufactured may 1, 2013, to july 15, 2014
Defect Summary
Zf north america, inc. (zf) is recalling certain transmission control sensor clusters manufactured may 1, 2013, to july 15, 2014. these transmission sensor clusters, used in 9-speed automatic transmissions, may have insufficient crimps in the transmission wire harness, and as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
Corrective Action
Zf will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected transmissions. those manufacturers will file recalls and their dealers will update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2016. owners may contact zf customer service at 1-734-416-6200.