THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling an estimated 3,424 2019 Corolla hatchbacks equipped with continuously variable transmissions because the pump impeller blades within the torque converter may detach, especially when driven under high load.
Chevrolet will offer a 10-speed, fully automatic Allison transmission in its 2020 Silverado 2500/3500 HD trucks. The 2020 Silverado HD will debut in February.
Ford Motor Company is recalling an estimated four 2019 Ford Super Duty trucks because a transmission casing may be missing material around the casting where the park pawl engages the transmission.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 86,053 2019 Jeep Cherokee compact SUVs equipped with 2.4-liter engines because improper transmission calibration may result in a stall which increases the chance of a crash.
Allison Transmission and Geotab announced a collaboration to deliver transmission health information to fleets, including prognostics to monitor operating parameters, oil and filter life, and diagnostic transmission information.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling approximately 550,000 2013 to 2016 Fusion midsize sedans and 2013 to 2014 Escape compact SUVs in North America because the bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may be degraded and detach from the transmission, which could result in a rollaway.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling an estimated 71 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and Ram 1500 vehicles because the wrong transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Ford is recalling an estimated 350,000 2018 F-150 and 2018 Expedition vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions as well as 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions because a clip that locks the gear shift cable may not be fully seated.
General Motors has begun rolling out its 10-speed automatic transmission with the 2018 GMC Yukon XL Denali, which results in a silkier drive for this large SUV.
General Motors has begun rolling out its 10-speed transmission by adding it to the 2018 GMC Yukon Denali. The gearbox has been paired with the 6.2L EcoTec3 V-8, and has been designed for rear-wheel-drive vehicles. Read more here. Photos by Vince Taroc.