Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 14V043000 · announced February 7, 2014 · filed by Navistar, Inc. · 22 units affected

The problem

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 model year CE school buses manufactured December 31, 2010, through November 6, 2012, and equipped with Eaton-brand 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.

What to do

Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Ic Bus Casb
• 2014 Ic Bus Casb
• 2012 Ic Bus Ce

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.