The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10E017000·Announced 2010-05-14

Eaton recalls medium-duty transmissions with defective park feature

Eaton is recalling specific medium-duty automated mechanical and hybrid transmissions because the park feature may fail to engage, allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may result in personal injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating involving significant injury reports or potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Eaton Corporation is recalling certain Eaton and Fuller branded medium-duty automated mechanical transmissions and hybrid transmissions equipped with a park feature. The affected models include the Ultrashift HV with specific part numbers and hybrid transmissions with specific part numbers. These transmissions were sold and installed as original equipment in medium-duty commercial and school bus vehicles.

The recall is due to an error in the installation process that may prevent the park feature from engaging. If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, which may result in personal injury or death.

Eaton is working with vehicle manufacturers to identify affected vehicles. Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles. Affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on May 18, 2010. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or Eaton at 1-800-826-4357 or 1-269-342-3242.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall
Manufacturer
EATON CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
2,623

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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