2000 Freightliner Century Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN…
NHTSA campaign 00V131004 · Power Train · filed May 30, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
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.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.
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).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Century | 2000 |
Related recalls
More Freightliner Century recalls
- 2012–2013 Freightliner 114SD and 9 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2005–2011 Freightliner Cascadia and 4 other models — Steering
- 2006–2012 Freightliner Cascadia and 5 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
- 2009–2011 Freightliner Cascadia and 5 other models — Fuel System, Other
- 2006–2011 Freightliner Cascadia and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
Other campaigns involving Freightliner vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V131004 (manufacturer number FL-260). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.