Electrical systemRecall 18V-056 · E-One vehicles
E-One Incorporated recall 18V-056 covers 196 E-One vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 42% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The excessive heat can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
42%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.