Eaton Corporation | NHTSA Recall #15E077000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15E077000 by Eaton Corporation. Affecting eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions, models fr-14210b, frf-15210b, frf-9210b, frm-15210b, fro-11210b, fro-13210b, fro-14210c, fro-15210c, fro-16210b, fro-16210c, frof-11210c, frof-12210c, frof-13210c, frof-14210c, frof-15210c, and frof-16210c, manufactured december 18, 2014, to december 21, 2014 Includes 75 affected units, 10-Speed Manual Transmission may Remain in Reverse, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelseaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions, models fr-14210b, frf-15210b, frf-9210b, frm-15210b, fro-11210b, fro-13210b, fro-14210c, fro-15210c, fro-16210b, fro-16210c, frof-11210c, frof-12210c, frof-13210c, frof-14210c, frof-15210c, and frof-16210c, manufactured december 18, 2014, to december 21, 2014
Defect Summary
Eaton corporation (eaton) is recalling certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions, models fr-14210b, frf-15210b, frf-9210b, frm-15210b, fro-11210b, fro-13210b, fro-14210c, fro-15210c, fro-16210b, fro-16210c, frof-11210c, frof-12210c, frof-13210c, frof-14210c, frof-15210c, and frof-16210c, manufactured december 18, 2014, to december 21, 2014. when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. when the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse gear and forward gear are simultaneously engaged.
Corrective Action
Eaton will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the transmissions. those vehicle manufacturers will notify owners and remedy the recall issue, free of charge. the recall began in september 2015. owners may contact eaton's customer service number at 1-800-826-4357.