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SevereNHTSA·11V443000·Announced 2011-08-17

E-One Fire Fighting Chassis Recalled for Exhaust Clamp Failure Risk

E-One is recalling certain 2010-2011 fire fighting chassis due to a defect in the exhaust system clamp that could cause carbon monoxide poisoning or fire.

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 in the exhaust system that poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, asphyxiation, and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

E-One, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Typhoon and Cyclone II, and model year 2011 Tradition and Quest fire fighting chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between November 24, 2010, and July 13, 2011, and are equipped with a Cummins ISB, ISL, ISC, or ISX diesel engine. The recall involves the V-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF).

The defect involves a T-bolt in the clamp assembly that can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. If the T-bolt fails, the clamp may loosen, causing the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. This disconnection could result in asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, heat buildup from the exhaust could result in a fire. In some applications, if both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Repairs will be performed by authorized Cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on October 10, 2011. Owners may contact Cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or E-One at 1-352-861-3223. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
E-ONE QUEST, TYPHOON, CYCLONE II, TRADITION
Brand
E-ONE
Manufacturer
E-ONE, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Fire Fighting Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
33

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 (4)

  • QUEST
  • TYPHOON
  • CYCLONE II
  • TRADITION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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