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NHTSA : 14V026000

Campaign Details

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.