E-One Recalls 2022 Cyclone and Typhoon Vehicles for Rear Axle Defect
E-One is recalling 2022 Cyclone and Typhoon vehicles because a rear axle drive pinion may fracture, potentially engaging the parking brake and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 structural vehicle defect (rear axle drive pinion fracture) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
E-One Incorporated is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone 2, Cyclone N, Typhoon, and Typhoon N vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the rear axle drive pinion, which may fracture.
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose and unintentionally engage the parking brake, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Owners will be notified by mail, with letters mailed on January 05, 2022. Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact E-One customer service at 1-352-237-1122 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- E-ONE TYPHOON, CYCLONE II, TYPHOON N, CYCLONE N
- Brand
- E-ONE
- Manufacturer
- E-One Incorporated
- Affected units
- 80
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)
- TYPHOON
- CYCLONE II
- TYPHOON N
- CYCLONE N
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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