EATON EATON HYBRID TRANSMISSION Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
EATON HYBRID TRANSMISSION
Brand
EATON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Eaton Corporation is recalling certain EATON HYBRID TRANSMISSION equipment due to power train:automatic transmission issues. This can result in unintended acceleration during a downshift, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
This can result in unintended acceleration during a downshift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026