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SevereNHTSA·18E102000·Announced 2018-11-07

Eaton Recalls Heavy-Duty Truck Clutches Due to Component Failure Risk

Eaton is recalling specific heavy-duty truck clutches because an internal component may fail, potentially causing unintended vehicle movement and increasing crash risk.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (clutch assembly failure) that can cause unintended vehicle movement, posing a significant risk of crash and injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Eaton Corporation is recalling certain ECA heavy-duty truck clutches, part numbers 122002-35, 122002-35A, 122002-42, and 122002-42A, which are used in automated manual transmission vehicles. The recall involves 79,102 units.

The defect involves an internal component in the clutch assembly that may fail. This failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Eaton will notify owners, and dealers will provide a software update free of charge. In certain circumstances, Eaton may also repair physical components or replace the clutch. The recall began on November 30, 2018. Owners can contact Eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Eaton Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck Clutch
Hazard
Affected units
79,102

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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