Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 model year CE school buses manufactured December
— Recall Campaign #14V043000
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 model year CE school buses manufactured December 31, 2010, through November 6, 2012, and equipped with Eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 22 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V043000
| Manufacturer: | International Motors, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 07, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V043000 |
| Units affected: | 22 |
- Description:
- Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 model year CE school buses manufactured December 31, 2010, through November 6, 2012, and equipped with Eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
- Consequeces:
- The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.
- 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.