Recall 13E068000: Power Train, Automatic Transmission

NHTSA recall 13E068000 · announced December 12, 2013 · Fuller · 496 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.