Vehicle recall 14V026000 · January 30, 2014
2014 Kenworth T370
The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kenworth T370 chassis manufactured August 5, 2013, through October 30, 2013, and equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
- Consequence
- The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- PACCAR will notify owners, and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the hybrid transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on March 11, 2014. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400. Paccar's number for this recall is 14KWF.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V026000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 30, 2014
- Filed by
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14KWF
- Owner notification
- March 11, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kenworth T370 (2014): 2014
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