PlainRecalls
NHTSA Critical Active

VOLVO 2000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reported: May 30, 2000 Initiated: May 30, 2000 #00V131003

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Hazard

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

EATON IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.

Details

Recalling Firm
VOLVO
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by VOLVO.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
EATON IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on May 30, 2000. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 00V131003.