NHTSA Recall 14V042000: Automatic transmission (power train)
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 114 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Ic Bus 3200.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V042000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | February 7, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 28, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar Inc. (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.
Safety risk
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V042000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus 3200 | 2010, 2011 |
| Ic Bus Ce | 2012, 2014 |
| Ic Bus Iccb | 2012 |
| Ic Bus Icsb | 2011, 2013 |
| International 4300 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| International Workstar | 2013 |
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.