Recall 10V247000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20100607
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 FCCC MT55 CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 18, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN EATON HYBIRD TRANSMISSIONS WITH PARK FEATURE. THE REVERSE IDLER SHAFT MAY CONTACT THE PARK FEATURE AND THE TWO COMPONENTS MAY BIND, PREVENTING THE PARK FEATURE FROM ENGAGING.

Safety Consequence

IF THE PARK FEATURE DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.

Remedy

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY EATON CORPORATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712 OR EATON AT 1-800-826-4357 OR 1-269-342-3242.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 FREIGHTLINER MT55
2011 FREIGHTLINER MT55

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.