Navistar – Hybrid Transmission Software

Navistar (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks 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.


Report Received Date 02/07/2014
NHTSA ID 14V042000
Consequence Summary The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 114
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V042000)

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