Exhaust Heat May Cause Fire
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- E-One Incorporated
- Units affected
- 8
- Recall opened
- Dec 12, 2022
- Report date
- Nov 18, 2022
- Manufacturer campaign
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- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (2)
- E-ONE CYCLONE II2019–2021
- E-ONE TYPHOON N2020–2021
Component / system
Defect
E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone 2 and 2020-2021 Typhoon N emergency vehicles. Exhaust heat may build up inside the vehicle body in certain situations such as heavy engine use, possibly causing nearby components to overheat.
Risk / consequence
Overheated components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will add an opening to the body top and install a protective grate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2022. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-237-1122.
Chronology of events
- Sep 15, 2022
On 9/15/2022 the issue was presented to the E-ONE Product Performance Committee. The committee decided that to understand if this was unusual event, or not, three subject trucks would be inspected in the field to see if they had any thermal softening of components. During inspections no affected assemblies were found.
- Oct 13, 2022
On 10/13/2022 the results of the field units were discussed with the E-ONE Product Performance Committee. It was determined to add the vent to related vehicles out of an abundance of caution.
- Nov 15, 2022
On 11/15/2022 REV Group gave approval to proceed with the Recall.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- NOV 28, 2022 - DEC 02, 2022
- Owner notification
- DEC 05, 2022 - DEC 19, 2022
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V852000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.