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