2000 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T300 and others recall: automatic transmission

Paccar, Incorporated reported this safety recall on May 5, 2000. It covers about 490 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 490
reported: May 5, 2000
owners notified: Jun 2, 2000
related complaints: 1

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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. Eaton performed the campaign for the kenworth portion. However peterbilt will be conducting their own campaign.

Recall number 00V131001

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.

2000 Kenworth T2000 2000 Kenworth T300 2000 Kenworth T600 2000 Peterbilt 330

Questions about recall 00V131001

Is there a recall on the 2000 Kenworth T2000, Kenworth T300 and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 00V131001, reported on May 5, 2000, covers about 490 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V131001?

Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions. Eaton performed the campaign for the kenworth portion. However peterbilt will be conducting their own campaign.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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