Allison recall: Power train
What is wrong
Allison Transmission, Inc. (Allison) is recalling certain H 50 EP, H 40 EP, H 50 Cert, and H 40 Cert Drive Units. The pressure switches on these Drive Units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
What could happen
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Allison will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected transmissions, and dealers will replace the C1 and C2 pressure switches, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Allison customer service at 1-800-252-5283.
Vehicles covered
- Allison H 40 Ep Transmission
- Allison H 50 Ep Transmission
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E085000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Allison Transmission, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 14, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 592
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 4, 2017 to Jun 4, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- N/A
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Allison recall: Power train Jul 17, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.