Recalls for your 2006 E-one Typhoon

Recalls for 2006 E-one Typhoon

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Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department, Prince Georges County, Maryland

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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL


Posted on: 2006-05-19
Description
On certain emergency vehicles equipped with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rods which transfer energy from the piston to the crankshaft are defective and can result in seizure of the piston pin.  A piston pin seizure can result in a mission-disabling engine failure.

Consequence
This condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers are working with cummins to replace the connecting rods free of charge.  Owners may contact e-one at 352-237-1122 or cummins at 1-800-diesels.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2018-01-19
Description
E-one incorporated (e-one) is recalling certain 2005-2010 e-one typhoon, cyclone ii, x-036, cyclone iii, spgl, spbe, flm2, f550, i440, and i740 emergency vehicles, equipped with an iota 50 amp transfer switch.  Electrical connections at the transfer switch may loosen and cause excessive heat.

Consequence
The excessive heat can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
E-one will notify owners, and dealers will replace the iota transfer switch with a powermax switch, free of charge.  The recall began on february 19, 2018.  Owners may contact e-one customer service at 1-352-861-3612.

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.