NHTSA Recall 00V131004: Automatic transmission (power train)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,700 vehicles. It affects 2000 Freightliner Century.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V131004 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-260 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | May 30, 2000 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 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
Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.
Notes
Owner notification began october 1, 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 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 00V131004
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Century | 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.