Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E078000 Reported December 20, 2017

Unintended vehicle movement/fmvss 102

Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Tec · Power Train · 1,338 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E078000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
1,338
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 20, 2017

Defect Summary

Eaton cummins automated transmission tec (eaton cummins) is recalling certain endurant transmissions, part numbers eeo-17f112c, eeo-16f112c and eeo-18f112c and paccar transmissions, part numbers po-14f112c, po-15f112c, po-16f112c, po-17f112c and po-18f112c. the transmission control module (tcm) may allow the engine to crank briefly even if the transmission shifter is not in neutral. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence/starter interlock/transmission braking effect."

Safety Consequence

If the transmission is not in neutral when the engine begins running, there may be unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Eaton cummins will notify the affected vehicle manufacturers who will file and conduct recalls to install updated tcm software, free of charge. the recall began on december 15, 2017. owners may contact eaton cummins at 1-269-342-3184.

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 Cummins Automated Transmission Tec dealer and reference recall ID 17E078000 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 17E078000

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

What is recall 17E078000?

NHTSA recall 17E078000 was issued by Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Tec on December 20, 2017. It addresses: Unintended vehicle movement/fmvss 102. The recall affects approximately 1,338 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Tec dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17E078000 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.