The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V056000·Announced 2018-01-09

E-One Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Electrical Fire Risk

E-One is recalling 2005-2010 emergency vehicles because loose electrical connections at the transfer switch may cause excessive heat and increase the risk of a 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 (electrical system) that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

E-One Incorporated is recalling certain 2005-2010 E-One Typhoon, Cyclone II, X-036, Cyclone III, SPGL, SPBE, FLM2, F550, I440, and I740 emergency vehicles. The recall affects vehicles equipped with an IOTA 50 Amp transfer switch.

The defect involves electrical connections at the transfer switch that may loosen and cause excessive heat. This excessive heat can increase the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
E-ONE FLM2, I440, I740, CYCLONE III
Brand
E-ONE
Manufacturer
E-One Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
196

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 (10)

  • FLM2
  • I440
  • I740
  • CYCLONE III
  • CYCLONE II
  • TYPHOON
  • F550
  • SPGL
  • SPBE
  • X-036

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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