Recalls for 2012 E-one Cyclone Ii

DEFECT #1 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR

Posted on: 2013-04-17
Description
E-one incorporated (e-one) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 cyclone ii fire fighting vehicles manufactured from april 22, 2011, through february 8, 2013.  These vehicles are equipped with meritor axle assemblies that were built with piston air parking brake actuators.  In the affected axles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released.  Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.

Consequence
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
E-one will notify owners and the actuators will be replaced as needed, free of charge.  The recall began on may 6, 2013.  Owners may contact e-one at 1-800-627-5050.  E-one's number for this campaign is 4en.

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.

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT

Posted on: 2018-03-15
Description
E-one incorporated (e-one) is recalling certain 2008-2015 e-one typhoon, cyclone ii, and quest ii vehicles, equipped with timoney independent front suspensions.  Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.

Consequence
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
E-one will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge.  The recall began on april 24, 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.