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HighNHTSA·13V601000·Announced 2013-11-29

E-One Recalls 2013 Fire Fighting Vehicles for Seat Belt Defect

E-One is recalling 2013 Quest, Cyclone II, and Typhoon fire fighting vehicles because seat belt buckles may fail to release, hindering emergency egress.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (seat belts) where a defect could hinder emergency egress and increase the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

E-One Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2013 Quest, Cyclone II, and Typhoon fire fighting vehicles. The recall involves vehicles equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles.

The defect occurs when the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle after the release button is pressed, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." If the latch plate remains partially engaged, egress from the vehicle could be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Dealers will inspect the seat belt buckles and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on or about January 17, 2014. Owners may contact E-One at 1-800-627-5050 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
E-ONE CYCLONE II, TYPHOON, QUEST
Brand
E-ONE
Manufacturer
E-One Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Fire Fighting Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
10

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 (3)

  • CYCLONE II
  • TYPHOON
  • QUEST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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