Control arm: lower ball jointRecall 17V-231 · E-One vehicles
E-One Incorporated recall 17V-231 covers 29 E-One vehicles for a control arm: lower ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 45% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Typhoon and Cyclone II and 2014-2016 Quest emergency vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
The risk
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
E-One will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2017. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-800-627-5050.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
45%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 20, 2013 to November 3, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.