2000 KENWORTH T600 RECALL - #00V131001
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 KENWORTH T600 |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1999 - 4/20/2000 |
| Recalled on |
5/10/2000 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/2/2000 |
| # Affected |
490 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR. |
| Consequences |
IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. EATON PERFORMED THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE KENWORTH PORTION. HOWEVER PETERBILT WILL BE CONDUCTING THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN. |
| Notes |
OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PACCAR AT 1-940-591-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER ARM
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 KENWORTH T600 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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