KENWORTH T370 2014: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V026000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KENWORTH | T370 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-03-11 | 2014-01-30 | 2014-01-30 |
Production Dates: 2013-08-05 - 2013-10-30
Manufacturers Involved: PACCAR Incorporated
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14KWF
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
