Eaton Corporation | NHTSA Recall #13E068000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E068000 by Eaton Corporation. Affecting eaton and fuller hybrid automated transmissions, part numbers eh-6e606b-cd; eh-6e606b-u; eh-6e606b-up; eh-6e706b-upg;eh-6e606b-t; eh-6e606b-cdg; eh-6e606b-p; eh-6e606b-cdr; eh-6e606b-pbd; eh-6e706b-psb; eh-6e606b-pbd, that contain eaton?s hybrid control module software versions 5500682 or 5500683 and were manufactured august 30, 2010, through december 16, 2013 for use in medium-duty commercial vehicles Includes 496 affected units, Hybrid Automated Transmission Software, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

eaton and fuller hybrid automated transmissions, part numbers eh-6e606b-cd; eh-6e606b-u; eh-6e606b-up; eh-6e706b-upg;eh-6e606b-t; eh-6e606b-cdg; eh-6e606b-p; eh-6e606b-cdr; eh-6e606b-pbd; eh-6e706b-psb; eh-6e606b-pbd, that contain eaton?s hybrid control module software versions 5500682 or 5500683 and were manufactured august 30, 2010, through december 16, 2013 for use in medium-duty commercial vehicles

Defect Summary

Eaton corporation (eaton) is recalling certain eaton and fuller hybrid automated transmissions, part numbers eh-6e606b-cd; eh-6e606b-u; eh-6e606b-up; eh-6e706b-upg;eh-6e606b-t; eh-6e606b-cdg; eh-6e606b-p; eh-6e606b-cdr; eh-6e606b-pbd; eh-6e706b-psb; eh-6e606b-pbd, that contain eaton?s hybrid control module software versions 5500682 or 5500683 and were manufactured august 30, 2010, through december 16, 2013 for use in medium-duty commercial vehicles. the software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver?s input.

Corrective Action

Eaton will notify their customers, who are medium-duty vehicle manufacturers and eaton authorized service facilities will update the hybrid control module software version, free of charge. the recall began on january 16, 2014. customers may contact eaton at 1-800-386-1911.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13E068000

Manufacturer: Eaton Corporation

Report Received Date: 2013-12-12T00:00:00

Subject: Hybrid automated transmission software

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 496

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Eaton corporation (eaton) is recalling certain eaton and fuller hybrid automated transmissions, part numbers eh-6e606b-cd; eh-6e606b-u; eh-6e606b-up; eh-6e706b-upg;eh-6e606b-t; eh-6e606b-cdg; eh-6e606b-p; eh-6e606b-cdr; eh-6e606b-pbd; eh-6e706b-psb; eh-6e606b-pbd, that contain eaton?s hybrid control module software versions 5500682 or 5500683 and were manufactured august 30, 2010, through december 16, 2013 for use in medium-duty commercial vehicles. the software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver?s input.

Consequence Summary: This can result in unintended acceleration during a downshift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Eaton will notify their customers, who are medium-duty vehicle manufacturers and eaton authorized service facilities will update the hybrid control module software version, free of charge. the recall began on january 16, 2014. customers may contact eaton at 1-800-386-1911.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 93.9

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