Power train: automatic transmission
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 22
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2014-01-30
- Owners notified
- 2014-03-11
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.
Safety risk
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.