Recall 00V-131: 2000 Western Star Western Star
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2000, covering about 3 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
If an inappropriate gear is selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.
The fix
Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.
Notes
Owner notification began may 15, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact western star at 1-250-868-6445 or eaton at 1-888-880-0970. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V131002 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-131?
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.
How is recall 00V-131 fixed?
Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.