2014 Kenworth T370 recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
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 risk
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V026000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 14KWF
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Vehicles affected
- 22
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 11, 2014
- Built
- Aug 5, 2013 – Oct 30, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.