NHTSA campaign 00V131002
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall 00V131002
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.
Reported 05/05/2000
What can happen
IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR CRASH.
Repair
EATON IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.
Components
- Power train: Automatic transmission
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.