Eaton Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Eaton Corporation in 2013. See the detail of the recall below.

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December 12, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Hybrid Automated Transmission Software

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.

NHTSA ID: 13E068000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 496

Consequence Summary:

This can result in unintended acceleration during a downshift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 93.93

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