Eaton Autoshift Transmission – 00E023000

Defect Description For Recall

Equipment Description: Autoshift Generation 2 Transmissions, Software Part No. 5569065, That Contain The Suspect Software Are Identified Within The Transmission Serial Number Range Of 31010704 – 31013619, 31012549 – 31013399, A1001330 – A1004458, A1000060 – 1004628, And A1004536 – A1009721 Manufactured From June 1, 1999, Through April 21, 2000. Due To A Problem With The Software For The Autoshift Transmission Assemblies, Engagement Of The Wrong Gear Is Possible.

Make Of Vehicle

EATON

Model Of Vehicle

AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSION

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

00E023000

Component Description

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Effect Of Defect

If An Inappropriate Gear Is Selected Without The Driver’S Knowledge, The Vehicle Will React Differently Than Expected, Possibly Resulting In Injury.

Fix Defect

Notification To The Original Equipment Manufacturers Began April 27, 2000, With InstruCTIons That They Contact Their Customers To Replace The Autoshift Transmissions Free Of Charge.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Eaton Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

19990601

End Of Manufacture

20000421

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

636

Date Owners Notified

20000425

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Eaton, Incorporated

Date Report Received

20000427

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard