Eaton Hybrid Transmission; Fuller Hybrid Transmission: Power train
Recall 13E068000 · Dec 12, 2013 · Eaton Corporation
496
units affected
496
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13E068000
- Date
- Dec 12, 2013
- Maker
- Eaton Corporation
- Units affected
- 496
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 Eatons 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 drivers input.
What can happen
This can result in unintended acceleration during a downshift, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton | Hybrid Transmission | Not stated |
| Fuller | Hybrid Transmission | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13E068000?
2 models: Eaton Hybrid Transmission (all years), Fuller Hybrid Transmission (all years), about 496 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13E068000?
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.
What can happen?
This can result in unintended acceleration during a downshift, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.