NHTSA Recall 00V131002: Automatic transmission (power train)
WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2000 Western Star Western Star.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V131002 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | May 5, 2000 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V131002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Western Star Western Star | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.