Freightliner · Canada · Mod
Freightliner Century: Powertrain
Affects Freightliner Century · 2000 — about 77 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with Eaton Autoshift transmissions, incorrect software in these transmissions could cause a condition whereby in certain circumstances, when reverse is selected the transmission engages 2nd gear. Incorrect gear engagement can result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: Suspect software will be reprogrammed.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational