Eaton Corporation | NHTSA Recall #10E017000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E017000 by Eaton Corporation. Includes 2,623 affected units, AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION/PARK FEATURE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Eaton is recalling certain eaton and fuller branded medium duty automated mechanical transmissions, models ultrashift hv with park feature, part numbers fo-5506b-dms, fo-6506b-dm3, f-5505-dm3 and f-6505b-dm3, and the hybrid transmission with park feature, part numbers eh-6e606b-cd, eh-6e606b-p, eh-6e706b-cd, eh-6e706b-p, and eh-6e706b-upg. these transmissions are sold and installed as original equipment in medium duty commercial and school bus vehicles. due to an error in the installation process, the park feature may not engage.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these automatic transmissions with park feature as original equipment. eaton is working with the vehicle manufactures to identify vehicles that may contain the defect. the affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on may 18, 2010. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or eaton at 1-800-826-4357 or 1-269-342-3242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E017000

Manufacturer: Eaton Corporation

Report Received Date: 2010-05-14T00:00:00

Subject: Automatic mechanical transmission/park feature

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 2,623

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Eaton is recalling certain eaton and fuller branded medium duty automated mechanical transmissions, models ultrashift hv with park feature, part numbers fo-5506b-dms, fo-6506b-dm3, f-5505-dm3 and f-6505b-dm3, and the hybrid transmission with park feature, part numbers eh-6e606b-cd, eh-6e606b-p, eh-6e706b-cd, eh-6e706b-p, and eh-6e706b-upg. these transmissions are sold and installed as original equipment in medium duty commercial and school bus vehicles. due to an error in the installation process, the park feature may not engage.

Consequence Summary: If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these automatic transmissions with park feature as original equipment. eaton is working with the vehicle manufactures to identify vehicles that may contain the defect. the affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on may 18, 2010. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or eaton at 1-800-826-4357 or 1-269-342-3242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10E017000

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