Recall 14V026000: 2014 Kenworth T370

Report received

Jan 30, 2014

Manufacturer

PACCAR Incorporated

Potentially affected

22vehicles

Model years

2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Kenworth T3700 complaints