Freightliner 2000 Power Train recall
Recalled May 30, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V131004 · Freightliner
Hazard
IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.
Units
1,700 units
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.
Product
Freightliner CENTURY
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →