Recall 16E063000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 16E063000 · announced July 20, 2016 · Eaton Hydraulics · 853 units affected

The problem

Eaton Corporation (Eaton) is recalling certain Spool Valve Motors, part numbers 101-1033-009, 101-1035-009, 101-1042-009, 101-1083-009,101-1090-009, 101-1091-009, 101-1701-009, 101-1702-009, 101-1703-009,101-1710-009, 101-1711-009, 101-1722-009, 158-1094-001, 158-1628-001, 158-3373-001, 158-3452-001, and 158-3704-001, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. These hydraulic motors have a motor shaft that may break. If the motor is used to operate a hydraulic boom or winch and the shaft breaks, there may be unexpected movement of the boom or winch.

The risk

If the motor shaft breaks causing unexpected boom rotation or winch movement, the operator or those nearby may be at an increased risk of injury.

What to do

Eaton will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the hydraulic motors, and their dealers will replace the hydraulic motors, free of charge. The recall began on May 10, 2016. Owners may contact Eaton customer service 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.