Eaton Corporation equipment recall: Improperly Manufactured Differential May Lock

Do not drive NHTSA's record carries its “Do not drive” warning for this recall. NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.

What's recalled

Eaton Corporation (Eaton) is recalling certain differentials with part numbers Q14022-010, Q14023-010, Q14032-010, and Q14033-010. The differential may have been improperly manufactured with oversized gear teeth, causing the differential to lock.

The risk

A locked differential can increase the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

289 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.

Compared with

Eaton Corporation has 0 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

1 earlier NHTSA recall by Eaton Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016:

• Nov. 7, 2018 Eaton Corporation equipment recall: Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails (agency record)

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repairs are completed. Eaton will replace the differential, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 19, 2025. Owners may contact Eaton customer service at 1-800-826-4357. Eaton's number for this recall is HSCQE 2025-07.

NHTSA's record, word for word

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The record as NHTSA published it

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record