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Eaton, Fuller Power Train recall

Recalled December 12, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13E068000 · Eaton

Hazard
This can result in unintended acceleration during a downshift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Units
496 units

Description

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.

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.

Product
Eaton HYBRID TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer(s)
Eaton Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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