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NHTSARecalled Feb 7, 2014 · #14V043000

Hybrid Transmission Software

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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

Product details

Product
Hybrid Transmission Software
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice