Eaton recalls specific 10-speed manual transmissions due to reverse gear engagement
Eaton is recalling specific FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions because the reverse gear may stay engaged, causing the vehicle to move backwards unexpectedly.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the transmission may mechanically lock or cause unexpected backward movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Eaton Corporation is recalling specific Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions manufactured between December 18, 2014, and December 21, 2014. The affected models include FR-14210B, FRF-15210B, FRF-9210B, FRM-15210B, FRO-11210B, FRO-13210B, FRO-14210C, FRO-15210C, FRO-16210B, FRO-16210C, FROF-11210C, FROF-12210C, FROF-13210C, FROF-14210C, FROF-15210C, and FROF-16210C.
The defect involves the transmission shift lever. When moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may remain engaged. If the lever is moved from reverse to a forward gear position, the transmission may mechanically lock because both the reverse and forward gears are simultaneously engaged. This can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly move backwards even when shifted into neutral, increasing the risk of a crash.
Eaton will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these transmissions, who will then notify owners. The recall began in September 2015. Owners can contact Eaton's customer service at 1-800-826-4357 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION recall
- Manufacturer
- Eaton Corporation
- Category
- Vehicle — Transmission
- Affected units
- 75
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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