Safety Recall NHTSA · 10E017000 Reported May 14, 2010

Automatic mechanical transmission/park feature

Eaton Corporation · Power Train · 2,623 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10E017000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
2,623
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 14, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Eaton Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 10E017000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10E017000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10E017000?

NHTSA recall 10E017000 was issued by Eaton Corporation on May 14, 2010. It addresses: Automatic mechanical transmission/park feature. The recall affects approximately 2,623 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eaton Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10E017000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.