KENWORTH 2000: 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 W…

Recall #: 00V131001

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Kenworth recalled VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION….

KENWORTH 2000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION was recalled by Kenworth in May 5, 2000. Reason: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO…. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. EATON PERFORMED THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE …. Verify recall #00V131001 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Kenworth issued this NHTSA recall-VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO….

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agency class: May 5, 2000
reported

Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #00V131001 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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

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, what to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. EATON PERFORMED THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE KENWORTH PORTION. HOWEVER PETERBILT WILL BE CONDUCTING THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	00V131001
Date reported	May 5, 2000
Date initiated	May 5, 2000
Recalling firm	Kenworth
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. EATON PERFORMED THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE KENWORTH PORTION. HOWEVER PETERBILT WIL…

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What should consumers do? ▼

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS. EATON PERFORMED THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE KENWORTH PORTION. HOWEVER PETERBILT WILL BE CONDUCTING THEIR OWN CAMPAIGN.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on May 5, 2000. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00V131001.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Similar severity · nearest report date

Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYD… 2000-05-17 OLDSMOBILE,PONTIAC 2000: STRUCTURE:BODY 2000-05-18 VOLVO 2000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMI… 2000-05-30 FREIGHTLINER 2000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC … 2000-05-30

Similar Vehicles · nearest report date

Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).

MITSUBISHI 2000: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:… 2000-05-08 MITSUBISHI 2001: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRR… 2000-05-01 WORKHORSE 2000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC… 2000-05-15 HONDA 2000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:… 2000-04-25

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