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2000 KENWORTH T300 Recall - Campaign #00V131001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 KENWORTH T300 RECALL - #00V131001

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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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Vehicle 2000 KENWORTH T300
Manufacturer PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 6/1/1999 - 4/20/2000
Recalled on 5/10/2000
Influenced by PACCAR, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 6/2/2000
# Affected 490
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Description 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.
Consequences IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. EATON PERFORMED THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE KENWORTH PORTION. HOWEVER PETERBILT WILL BE CONDUCTING THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN.
Notes OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PACCAR AT 1-940-591-4000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 KENWORTH T300 Recall for SUSPENSION

2000 KENWORTH T300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK

2000 KENWORTH T300 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, SHOES/LININGS

2000 KENWORTH T300 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2000 KENWORTH T300 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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