The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V225000·Announced 2010-05-26

E-ONE Fire Trucks Recalled for Engine Shutdown Risk

E-ONE is recalling 2008-2009 Cyclone II and Quest fire trucks due to a software defect that may cause unexpected engine shutdowns during rescue operations.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine control software) that poses a significant risk of harm to firefighters and the public during rescue operations, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

E-ONE, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Cyclone II and Quest fire trucks equipped with Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines. These vehicles were manufactured between March 13, 2008, and September 27, 2009. The recall involves 20 affected units.

The recall is due to a software problem in the engine control computer that may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly under certain operating conditions. This unexpected shutdown may prevent the operation of equipment on the vehicle during rescue operations, putting the public and firefighters at risk.

Detroit Diesel is handling the owner notification schedule and remedy for this campaign. The motor control module will have new software installed free of charge. Owners may contact Detroit Diesel at 313-592-3708 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
E-ONE CYCLONE II, QUEST
Brand
E-ONE
Manufacturer
E-ONE, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
20

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CYCLONE II
  • QUEST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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