2014 KENWORTH T370 RECALL - #14V026000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 KENWORTH T370 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Manufactured between |
8/5/2013 - 10/30/2013 |
| Recalled on |
1/30/2014 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR Incorporated |
| Owners Notified on |
3/11/2014 |
| # Affected |
22 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TAIL LIGHTS
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for SEAT BELTS
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
2014 KENWORTH T370 Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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