Eaton Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2010

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Eaton Corporation in 2010. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 14, 2010

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION/PARK FEATURE

EATON IS RECALLING CERTAIN EATON AND FULLER BRANDED MEDIUM DUTY AUTOMATED MECHANICAL TRANSMISSIONS, MODELS ULTRASHIFT HV WITH PARK FEATURE, PART NUMBERS FO-5506B-DMS, FO-6506B-DM3, F-5505-DM3 AND F-6505B-DM3, AND THE HYBRID TRANSMISSION WITH PARK FEATURE, PART NUMBERS EH-6E606B-CD, EH-6E606B-P, EH-6E706B-CD, EH-6E706B-P, AND EH-6E706B-UPG. THESE TRANSMISSIONS ARE SOLD AND INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IN MEDIUM DUTY COMMERCIAL AND SCHOOL BUS VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE INSTALLATION PROCESS, THE PARK FEATURE MAY NOT ENGAGE.

NHTSA ID: 10E017000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 2,623

Consequence Summary:

IF THE PARK FEATURE DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

EACH VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WILL FILE A DEFECT REPORT AND REMEDY PLAN FOR THEIR VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THESE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WITH PARK FEATURE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. EATON IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURES TO IDENTIFY VEHICLES THAT MAY CONTAIN THE DEFECT. THE 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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