Navistar – Hybrid Transmission Software

Navistar 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.


Report Received Date 02/07/2014
NHTSA ID 14V043000
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 22
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V043000)

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