The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V747000·Announced 2018-10-22

E-One Recalls 2012-2015 Emergency Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

E-One is recalling 2012-2015 Typhoon, Cyclone II, and Cyclone III emergency vehicles because a melting relay in the HVAC system can increase the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 rating.

Plain-English summary

E-One Incorporated is recalling certain 2012-2015 E-One Typhoon, Cyclone II, and Cyclone III emergency vehicles. The recall involves 86 vehicles.

The defect involves the electrical system, specifically the HVAC system. High current load in the HVAC system can cause one of the relays to melt. A melting relay can increase the risk of a fire.

E-One will notify owners, and dealers will install a new relay assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. 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 CYCLONE II, TYPHOON, CYCLONE III
Brand
E-ONE
Manufacturer
E-One Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
86

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
  • CYCLONE III

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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