Recall
Freightliner Century — 00V131004
NHTSA ID
00V131004
Make
Freightliner
Model
Century
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-05-30
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
1,700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-260
Summary
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.
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.