Recall 14V043000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20140207
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 IC BUS CE
2013 IC BUS CASB
2014 IC BUS CASB

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.