Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CENTURY | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19990601 - 20000420 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V131004 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001001 | Date Received by ODI: 20000530 | Date Added to Database: 20000616 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-260 | ||
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1700 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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